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Non sequitur

Definition

(formal) A statement or event that is not logically connected to what has come before; a remark or action that seems irrelevant or unrelated to the current situation.

Example Sentences

1The politician's comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur in the middle of the economic debate.
2Was the sudden change in topic a deliberate non sequitur, or did the speaker simply lose her train of thought?
3The inclusion of a fantasy sequence in the otherwise realistic novel was seen by critics as a jarring non sequitur.
4Try to avoid non sequiturs in your speech, as they can confuse your audience and undermine your credibility.
5The film's abrupt shift in tone was intended as a non sequitur, but it left many viewers feeling disoriented and disconnected from the story.

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