irrelevant — not connected with or relevant to something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not connected with or relevant to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈreləvənt/
Example Sentences
- His comment about pizza toppings was completely irrelevant during the math exam.
- The candidate's age is irrelevant; we only care about their qualifications.
- Don't bring up irrelevant past mistakes when we're discussing future plans.
irrelevant
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈreləvənt/]
not connected with or relevant to something
not connected with or relevant to something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'relevans' (lifting up, important) combined with the prefix 'ir-' (not). The word entered English in the 16th century to describe something that lacks relevance or connection.
Breakdown
ir- (not) + relevant (from Latin relevans, lifting up/important) = irrelevant
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📝Examples
“His comment about pizza toppings was completely irrelevant during the math exam.”
“The candidate's age is irrelevant; we only care about their qualifications.”
“Don't bring up irrelevant past mistakes when we're discussing future plans.”
“My cat's opinion on quantum physics is adorably irrelevant.”
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