Inconsequential

Adjective

Definition: Not important or significant.

Synonyms: Unimportant, Insignificant, Trivial, Irrelevant

Antonyms: Important, Significant, Crucial

Examples:

The small mistake was inconsequential in the grand scheme of things.
His absence at the meeting was inconsequential as he was not directly involved in the project.

Mnemonics:

Think of the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and "consequential" meaning "important," so inconsequential means "not important."

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "inconsequential" originated from the Latin word "inconsequentialis," derived from "in-" meaning "not" and "consequentialis" meaning "important."

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in English since the late 18th century to describe something that lacks significance.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Much ado about nothing"

Explanation:

This phrase means making a big fuss or commotion about something that is inconsequential or trivial.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "inconsequential" with "unintelligible."

Explanation:

"Inconsequential" refers to the lack of importance, while "unintelligible" means difficult or impossible to understand. These words have different meanings and should not be used interchangeably.