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non sequituri

UK/nɒn ˌsɛkwɪˈtuːɹi/

non sequituri is the plural of non sequitur.

Meaning of non sequitur

Noun

non sequitur (plural non sequiturs or non sequuntur)

  1. Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence.
    • Having a costumed superhero abduct the vicar was an utter non sequitur in the novel.
  2. Any invalid argument in which the conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the premises.
    Synonyms:
    fallacy
    Antonyms:
    sequitur
  3. A statement that does not logically follow a statement that preceded it.
    • Ralph Wiggum is generally employed as a bottomless fount of glorious non sequiturs, but in “I Love Lisa” he stands in for every oblivious chump who ever deluded himself into thinking that with persistence, determination, and a pure heart he can win the girl of his dreams.2012 August 5, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “I Love Lisa” (season 4, episode 15; originally aired 02/11/1993)”, in AV Club
  4. A kind of pun that uses a change of word, subject, or meaning to make a joke of the listener’s expectation.

Origin of non sequituri

From non sequitur + -i, by misapplication of the Latin second-declension -us→-i rule of plural formation.

Questions about non sequituri

What is non sequituri the plural of?
Non sequituri is the plural of non sequitur.
How do you pronounce non sequituri?
Non sequituri is pronounced /nɒn ˌsɛkwɪˈtuːɹi/ (UK).

Words near non sequituri in the dictionary

  1. non possumus
  2. non prosequitur
  3. non sequitor
  4. non sequitous
  5. non sequitur
  6. non sequituri
  7. non sequiturs
  8. non sequuntur
  9. non serviam
  10. non state actor
  11. non troppo

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