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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A non sequitur (; "it does not follow") is a conversational and literary device , often used for comedic purposes. It is something said that, because of its apparent lack of meaning relative to what preceded it, seems absurd to the point of being humorous ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it (logic) a conclusion that does not follow from the premises

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ It purports to be the end of some orderly progression of thought and effort, yet it constitutes a complete non sequitur . ▪ It was such a non sequitur . ▪ The rabbit was a non sequitur . ▪ This is a non sequitur , since something ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Non sequitur \Non seq"ui*tur\ [L., it does not follow.] (Logic) An inference which does not follow from the premises.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Latin, literally "it does not follow."

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence. 2 Any invalid argument in which the conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the premises; a logical fallacy. 3 A statement that does not logically follow a statement that came before it.