sequitur

/ˈsɛkwɪtər/ or /ˈsɛkwɪtʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

A conclusion or remark that does not logically follow from what has been said or done, but is often interesting or memorable.

“Her sequitur at the end of the presentation caught everyone off guard and sparked a heated discussion.”

2. noun

A statement or action that is not directly related to the previous one, often used to make a point or create an effect.

“The playwright used a clever sequitur to shift the audience’s focus from the protagonist’s struggles to the antagonist’s sinister motives.”

Synonyms

  • afterthought
  • aside
  • divergence
  • non sequitur

Antonyms

  • consequence
  • outcome
  • sequel