inconsequential

adjective

in·​con·​se·​quen·​tial (ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-shəl How to pronounce inconsequential (audio)
1
: of no significance : unimportant
2

Examples of inconsequential in a Sentence

that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report
Recent Examples on the Web In fact, the Secretary of State’s office has gradually diminished over the years, making the role largely inconsequential, despite the fact that the person in the role is elected. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024 Moments like Remake’s Wall Market section, which once represented 20 minutes to an hour’s worth of gameplay, spiraled out into hourslong slogs that unnecessarily padded relatively inconsequential sections of the game. Ash Parrish, The Verge, 29 Feb. 2024 Those are hardly inconsequential gains — if they can be realized. Harry G. Broadman, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The interruptions were frequent and, when addressed by Rife, devolved into a generally inconsequential interaction. Beatrice Hazlehurst, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024 The first chapter is built from seemingly inconsequential moments that ultimately serve as the foundation for the father’s image in his daughters’ eyes, which will slowly decay as the years move forward in the narrative. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024 Any rain is spotty and brief enough not to think much about, but a few spots west or northwest could see a mainly inconsequential moment of freezing rain. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024 Republicans seem to remember Trump’s social-media habits as either funny asides or inconsequential distractions — or both. Noah Rothman, National Review, 15 Jan. 2024 Whatever rain fell from the clouds was largely inconsequential around the city and to the west. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Time Traveler
The first known use of inconsequential was in 1823

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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsequential. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

inconsequential

adjective
in·​con·​se·​quen·​tial (ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen-chəl How to pronounce inconsequential (audio)
: not important

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