Irrelevancy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Irrelevancy is a noun meaning (uncountable) The quality of being irrelevant or inapplicable; lack of pertinence or connection.
Meaning
(uncountable) The quality of being irrelevant or inapplicable; lack of pertinence or connection.
More Meanings
- (countable) A thing that is irrelevant—having no bearing on the subject of discussion.
Example Sentences
"You've been and taken my Japanese umbrella." "I won't have him making an exhibition of himself," said Cripps, ignoring the irrelevancy.
Word Forms
- irrelevancies
Synonyms for irrelevancy
Depending on context, synonyms include irrelevance.
Antonyms for irrelevancy
Common opposites include relevancy, relevance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include irrelevance, irrelevency, impertinence, relevancy, irrelation, relevance.
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