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inconsequential

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++in·con·se·quen·tial /ɪnˌkɒnsəˈkwenʃəl◂ $ -ˌkɑːn-/ adjective  UNIMPORTANTnot important 不重要的,微不足道的 SYN insignificant inconsequential but amusing chatter 无谓但有趣的闲扯inconsequentially adverb
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inconsequentialFines levied against corporate criminals are usually inconsequential.The early conversation should be light and inconsequential.The uninspired prophet cut a rather lonely and ultimately inconsequential figure.Nor were they inconsequential gossip and rumor being whispered by small-town idlers on local street corners.an inconsequential little lieThe brief appearance of what may seem like an inconsequential maidservant may end up being the turning event of the story.The boost seemed somewhat inconsequential on most applications.Both stand for precisely the same inconsequential things.You may forget about this entirely, or you may spend some time exploring possibilities in a rather inconsequential way.
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inconsequential
inconsequential /ɪnˌkɒnsəˈkwenʃəl◂, ɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwenʃəl◂ $ -ˌkɑːn-/ adjective
 Word Family: adverb: consequently, inconsequentially; adjective: consequent, consequentialinconsequential; noun: consequence
not important
   SYN  insignificant:
    inconsequential but amusing chatter
—inconsequentially adverb


in·con·se·quen·tialBrE /ɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwenʃl/ 🔊NAmE /ɪnˌkɑːnsɪˈkwenʃl/ 🔊 adjectivenot important or worth considering 不重要的;微不足道的;细琐的 SYN trivial inconsequential details无关紧要的细节inconsequential chatter无谓的唠叨 OPP consequential in·con·se·quen·tial·ly BrE /ɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwenʃəli/ 🔊NAmE /ɪnˌkɑːnsɪˈkwenʃəli/ 🔊 adverb