unrelated

adjective

un·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd How to pronounce unrelated (audio)
: not related: such as
a
: not connected by birth or family
They have the same last name but are unrelated.
b
: not connected in any way : discrete, separate
an unrelated incident
c
: not told
a previously unrelated tale

Examples of unrelated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the 128-month prison sentence, the plea deal included the dismissal of a second-degree intentional murder charge and two unrelated juvenile felony theft cases. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 June 2024 Academy officials said her departure was unrelated to the exhibition. Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 10 June 2024 Ultimately, these conditions are best addressed by your eye doctor and are unrelated to the need for reading or distance glasses. Benjamin Botsford, CNN, 10 June 2024 Although trends that occur simultaneously are often unrelated, people sometimes suggest (without evidence) that more sunscreen is to blame. Keren Landman, Vox, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrelated 

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrelated was in 1611

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“Unrelated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrelated. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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