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non sequitur
A statement that does not logically fit into the current conversation. Good luck getting answers from him—his every response to my questions so far has been a non sequitur. A: "I changed the oil in the car." B: "Well, that's a complete non sequitur, since I asked if you were hungry!"
a non sequitur
a statement which does not seem to be connected with what has just been said 'Have you arranged for us to visit Eileen?' I asked. 'But I thought you were coming by train', said Gwen, in what seemed a complete non sequitur.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Stefania | | ste-FAH-nyah (Italian), ste-FAHN-yah (Polish) | Italian, Polish |
Aureole | | AWR-ee-ol | English (Rare) |
Shawn | | [ʃɔ:n] | |
Quintus | | KWIN-tuws (Ancient Roman), KWIN-təs (English) | Ancient Roman |
Sarina | | - | English (Modern) |
Kadrİ | | - | Turkish |