Pronunciations (4)
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/ɪˈɹɛləvənt/
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[ɪˈɹʷɛləvənt]
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/əˈɹɛləvənt/
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[əˈɹʷɛləvənt]
Adjective
Not relevant, as
- Examples
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His comments were completely irrelevant to the discussion.
We need to focus on the main topic and ignore irrelevant details.
More examples (2)
The fact that she is his sister is irrelevant to the case.
Andy Kirby said that, on her second day in his class, Velvet declared algebra irrelevant to her life and strolled out the door. "Haven't seen her since," he said.
Not relevant, as: Not at all related: totally unrelated, wholly unconnected, completely inapplicable.
Not relevant, as: Not usefully related: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed: not materially applicable; having connections not applicable in the present situation.
No longer famous or popular; washed up.
Usage- Derogatory
- Slang
Adjective
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
- Antonyms
- Examples
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an irrelevant comment
irrelevant allegations