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Definition of irrelevance

irrelevance

/ɪˈrɛl.ə.vəns/
ir · rel · e · vance
Adverb:irrelevantly
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Plural:irrelevances
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Adjective:irrelevant
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irrelevance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of not being connected with, applicable to, or important to something.

Example

"Once a dominant force in the industry, the company now faces total irrelevance due to its failure to innovate."

2

A remark, action, or thing that is unrelated to the matter at hand or lacks importance.

Example

"The committee chair asked the members to focus on the budget and avoid bringing up minor irrelevances."

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• Rhymes for irrelevance

• Nearby Words

irregular
irregularity
irregularly
irrelevance
irrelevancy
irrelevant
irrelevantly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the prefix 'ir-' (not) and 'relevance', which ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'relevare', meaning 'to lighten' or 'to raise up'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Irrelevance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/irrelevance
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