Definition of non sequitur
- a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow
Usage examples of non sequitur
When asked why he missed the deadline, his reply about the weather was a non sequitur.
'I deserve the job because I own a red car' is a non sequitur; the conclusion does not follow from the reason.
The debate became confusing when she answered a question about taxes with a non sequitur about her favorite movie.