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Definition of Non sequitur
1. Noun. A reply that has no relevance to what preceded it.
2. Noun. (logic) a conclusion that does not follow from the premises.
Definition of Non sequitur
1. Noun. Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence. ¹
2. Noun. (logical fallacy) Any invalid argument in which the conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the premises; a logical fallacy. ¹
3. Noun. A statement that does not logically follow a statement that came before it. ¹
4. Noun. (context: humor) A kind of pun that uses a change of word, subject, or meaning to make a joke of the listener’s expectation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com