Definition of Non sequitur

1. Noun. A reply that has no relevance to what preceded it.

Generic synonyms: Reply, Response

2. Noun. (logic) a conclusion that does not follow from the premises.
Generic synonyms: Conclusion
Category relationships: Logic

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Non Sequitur

non compos mentis(p)
non constat
non distributio medii
non divisi
non est factum
non est inventus
non liquet
non liquets
non obst.
non obstante
non obstantes
non partant
non partants
non pros
non prosequitur
non sequitur (current term)
non sequituri
non sequiturs
non sequuntur
non vult
nona-
nonabandoned
nonabdominal
nonabductive
nonabelian
nonability
nonabine
nonablated
nonablative
nonabnormal

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