What does irrelevant mean?
Irrelevant means Not relevant, as:.
Irrelevant
/ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Not relevant, as:.
Definitions by Sense
- Not relevant, as:
- (slang, derogatory) No longer famous or popular; washed up.
Example Sentences
His comments were completely irrelevant to the discussion.
We need to focus on the main topic and ignore irrelevant details.
The fact that she is his sister is irrelevant to the case.
Andy Kirby said that, on her second day in his class, Velvet declared algebra irrelevant to her life and strolled out the door. "Haven't seen her since," he said.
Synonyms for irrelevant
Antonyms for irrelevant
Related Words
Word Forms
- more irrelevant
- most irrelevant
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for irrelevant?
Common synonyms include beside the mark, beside the point, immaterial, impertinent.
What is the opposite of irrelevant?
Possible antonyms include relevant, foreign, pertinent.
How do you use irrelevant in a sentence?
His comments were completely irrelevant to the discussion.
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