non sequitur

• Eine Aussage oder Schlussfolgerung, die sich nicht logisch aus dem vorangegangenen Argument ergibt; ein Fehlschluss, bei dem die Argumentation unzusammenhängend ist. Im weiteren Sinne auch eine Bemerkung, die nicht zum Thema gehört oder zusammenhanglos wirkt.

A statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous argument or evidence; a logical fallacy where the reasoning is disconnected.

1. Logical fallacyC1formal

   A statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous argument or evidence.

   Logischer Fehlschluss

   • His argument was a non sequitur, as it didn't relate to the topic.
   • The politician's response was a complete non sequitur.
   • In the debate, she pointed out the non sequitur in his reasoning.

2. Unexpected remarkB2informal

   A remark that seems out of place or unrelated to the current conversation.

   Unpassende Bemerkung

   • He suddenly said, 'I like elephants,' which was a total non sequitur.
   • Her comment about the weather was a non sequitur during the serious discussion.
   • The joke was a non sequitur that left everyone confused.