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English phrase or word to describe a scenario where people say something that is completely unrelated to the conversation or topic [duplicate]

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I think the phrase I'm looking for has Latin roots. Ad... Something. But I just can't remember it for some reason. Can someone help?

asked Jun 1 at 7:22

Anthony

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Related: List of Latin phrases.
– Weather Vane
Jun 1 at 7:49
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Are you thinking of non sequitur?
– Kate Bunting
Jun 1 at 8:01
@Kate Bunting Yes!!!! That's the one. I can't believe I was searching around for words beginning with "ad"
– Anthony
Jun 1 at 8:36

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