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Definition of unrelated

unrelated

/ˌʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/
un · re · lat · ed
Adverb:unrelatedly
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• adjective

1

Not connected, associated, or linked in nature, origin, or cause.

Example

"The committee concluded that the two software glitches were completely unrelated."

2

Not belonging to the same family by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Example

"Despite sharing the same unusual surname, the two professors are unrelated."

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• Rhymes for unrelated

• Nearby Words

unregulated
unrehearsed
unreinforced
unrelated
unrelatedness
unrelaxed
unreleased

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century by adding the negative prefix un- to related, which derives from the Latin past participle relatus, meaning 'brought back' or 'referred'.

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