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Definition of irrelevant

irrelevant

/ɪˈrɛl.ə.vənt/
ir · rel · e · vant
Adverb:irrelevantly
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• adjective

1

Not connected with or pertinent to something; having no bearing on the matter at hand.

Example

"The judge ruled that the witness's personal opinions were irrelevant to the legal case."

2

Lacking contemporary significance, importance, or influence; outdated or obsolete.

Example

"Companies that fail to adapt to new digital technologies risk becoming irrelevant in the modern marketplace."

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irregularly
irrelevance
irrelevancy
irrelevant
irrelevantly
irreligious
irremediably

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the negative prefix 'ir-' and 'relevant', which ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'relevare', meaning 'to raise up' or 'to lighten'.

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