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in-kons-i-KWENSHL/ɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwenʃl/

Inconsequential means not important; of no real consequence: an inconsequential remark, inconsequential variance. Unimportant (already in the dictionary) is everyday; trivial is a cousin. An empty n is not a caption you can retire.

Meaning

Not important; of no real consequence.

Examples

• “An empty n is not inconsequential; a caption will not retire it.”
• “Trivial is the close twin. Negligible is the quantity twin. A caption is branding. A cell is a count. Fill the cell; then write the caption if it still helps.”

Good to know

Too minor to matter. Everyday: unimportant (already in the dictionary). A caption ≠ a retired n.

Near in meaning

trivial, negligible, unimportant

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