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Irrelevant

UK /["/ɪˈreləvənt/"]/US /["/ɪˈreləvənt/"]/

Definition

not important to or connected with a situation

In simple words: not important or related to something

Examples

His comment was irrelevant to the main topic of discussion.
Please avoid bringing up irrelevant details during the meeting.
The information you provided is irrelevant for making a decision.
She dismissed the irrelevant questions and focused on the issue at hand.
Irrelevant facts can sometimes distract from the core argument.

Usage notes

Use 'irrelevant' in academic or formal contexts when discussing information that does not relate to the main topic. Avoid using it in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

irrelevant + object

Memory hint

Think of 'ir-relevant' as 'not relevant', like a TV show out of context.

Collocations

appear
be
seem
completely
entirely
quite
to

Synonyms

unrelated
inapplicable
immaterial
insignificant
extraneous

Antonyms

relevant
pertinent
applicable

Common mistakes

Confused with 'relevant' - using it in the wrong context.
Using as a noun when it's an adjective.
Mispronouncing it (often simplified to 'ir-relevant').