"inconsequently" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more inconsequently [comparative], most inconsequently [superlative]
Etymology: inconsequent + -ly Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*sekʷ-|id=follow}}, {{suffix|en|inconsequent|ly}} inconsequent + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} inconsequently (comparative more inconsequently, superlative most inconsequently)
  1. In an inconsequential way, or a way that suggests a lack of consequence
    Sense id: en-inconsequently-en-adv-jYAC4W6X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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