This term is Latin and means "it does not follow," as in one conclusion does not logically follow from another fact or facts.
Latin] "it does not follow." It is drawing a conclusion that does not logically follow. It logically follows that if it rains the ground will get wet. It does not follow that the houses will turn red. That "the houses will turn red" is a non sequitur.
(logic) a conclusion that does not follow from the premises
a false argument or conclusion, an illogical inference that does not follow from the previous statements
an argument in which the conclusion does not follow from the premises
an argument where the conclusion is drawn from premises which aren't
(Latin) an inconsistent statement, it does not follow
(Latin) literally “it does not follow”; a logical fallacy; the conclusion offered cannot not justly be inferred from the premises.
from a Latin phrase meaning "it does not follow," refers to a conclusion that does not logically derive from its premises. Objective
Latin for it does not follow. The conclusion of a statement or phrase is illogical.
This article deals with the logical fallacy. For other uses of Non sequitur, see Non sequitur.
Non Sequitur is a comic strip created by Wiley Miller (usually credited as just "Wiley") in 1991 and syndicated by Universal Press Syndicate to over 700 newspapers. The strip can be found online at gocomics.com, although archives are only viewable with an account. Translated from Latin as, "it does not follow", Non Sequitur is often political and satirical, though other times, purely comedic.
A non sequitur is a conversational and literary device, often used for comical purposes (as opposed to its use in formal logic). It is a comment which, due to its lack of meaning relative to the comment it follows, is absurd to the point of being humorous or confusing. Its use can be deliberate or unintentional.
Non Sequitur is the 21st episode of Star Trek: Voyager, the fifth episode in the second season.