non sequitur

English

/ˌnɒnˈsɛk.wɪ.tə/, /ˌnɑːnˈsɛk.wɪ.tɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence.
  • Any invalid argument in which the conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the premises; a logical fallacy.
  • A statement that does not logically follow a statement that came before it.
  • (humor) A kind of pun that uses a change of word, subject, or meaning to make a joke of the listener’s expectation.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *sekʷ- (follow, say, see, notice, accompany, track).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sekʷ-

Gloss

follow, say, see, notice, accompany, track

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

見

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