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Meaning of irrelevant
Not connected or related to the matter at hand
Etymology of irrelevant
The word "irrelevant" has its roots in the Latin words "ir-" (meaning "not") and "relevare" (meaning "to raise" or "to lift"), with the suffix "-ant" forming an adjective
Historically, the term emerged in the 15th century, initially used in legal contexts to describe evidence or statements that were not pertinent to a case
Synonyms
immaterial
inconsequential
insignificant
unimportant
trivial
frivolous
pointless
meaningless
useless
unnecessary
inapplicable
unrelated
extraneous
peripheral
tangential
marginal
irrelevant
inapt
inapposite
impertinent
beside the point
off the point
unconnected
disconnected
unrelated
inadmissible
extrinsic
nonessential
inconsequent
ungermane
inapplicable
purposeless
futile
abortive
fruitless
unavailing
unproductive
ineffectual
otiose
redundant
superfluous
needless
unnecessary
excess
nugatory
Definitions
- Not connected or related to the matter at hand
- * Not relevant or significant
- * Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
Usage Examples
- The witness's testimony was deemed irrelevant to the case and was therefore stricken from the record
- * The professor tried to keep the discussion on topic, but some students kept raising irrelevant points
- * The company's financial reports are irrelevant to the current market trends
Antonyms
relevant
pertinent
applicable
material
significant
important
consequential
substantial
meaningful
purposeful
useful
necessary
connected
related
intrinsic
essential
germane
apposite
apt
related
connected
pertinent
applicable
material