as in negligibility
the quality or state of being unimportant
the inconsequentiality of a question before the council seemed to have no bearing upon the amount of time wasted discussing it
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Noun
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Kushner heaps flashback upon flashback; minor characters flare promisingly to life—a creepy uncle of Lucien’s, a disgruntled ex-Moulinard—before sputtering out, victims of their own inconsequence.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2024 -
Linda, frustrated by her life of inconsequence, seeks refuge in a snack pack of sour cream and onion chips because all feelings are edible on Impeachment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
21 Sep. 2021
Noun
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Never have 59 rebounds carried such insignificance.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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On Friday, Arteta insisted the Everton game would not fade into insignificance, but a weakened Arsenal team left Merseyside after a 1-1 draw knowing that Liverpool need a maximum of 11 points from their final eight games to become champions.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Inconsequentiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsequentiality. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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