non sequitur
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From the Latin phrase nōn sequitur (“it does not follow”), from nōn (“not”) + sequitur (third-person form of sequor (“I follow”)); in Latin, the phrase sees no use as a noun. Compare sequence, from same root.
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non sequitur (plural non sequiturs or non sequuntur)
- Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence.
- Having a costumed superhero abduct the vicar was an utter non sequitur in the novel.
- (logical fallacy) 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.
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The legitimate plural forms of non sequitur include the Anglicised non sequiturs and the Classical non sequuntur; non sequituri is also attested, but is rare, non-standard, and misformed.
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- (valid argument): sequitur
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any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence
invalid argument
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kind of pun
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