non sequitur

Speech parts

1. non sequitur - Noun

2. non sequitur - Verb

Meaning

An inference which does not follow from the premises.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

non-sequitur

Synonyms

heresy fallacy misinterpretation inexactness

Antonyms

fact accuracy correctness truth validity veracity
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Hypernyms

response conclusion reply

Related terms

sequence anacoluthon

Examples

Romney's reply was something of a non-sequitur. Source: Internet

This is significant, considering “Stanley the Parrot” had an oblique narrative about the influence of summer in making a man and a two-minute non-sequitur intro and odd bluegrass solos and it’s called fucking “Stanley the Parrot.” Source: Internet

To what are you referring as being a red herring or a non sequitur? Source: Internet

My post does not make too much sense, but I hope It does not contain too many “Hillary did this, therefore Jeb’s behavior is equally reprehensible.” non sequitur arguments. Source: Internet

It was a non-sequitur that served only to satisfy the senator’s desire for camera time. Source: Internet

Regardless of the scale and scope, these moments of non-sequitur give the album a shining sense of personality rarely seen in protest music. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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