Non Sequitur

phrase/ˌnɑn ˈsɛk.wɪ.tɚ/rhetoric
Definition
A conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin nōn sequitur (literally “it does not follow”).
Synonyms
fallacy
In a sentence
  • His pivot to headcount was a non sequitur in a discussion about architecture.
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Source
Vocabulary.md
added 2023-10-11