unrelated

adjective

un·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd How to pronounce unrelated (audio)
Synonyms of unrelatednext
: 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

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That worries Thomas Johnson, a Black voter in New Orleans who was at the state Capitol to lobby on unrelated legislation Wednesday when the Supreme Court ruling came down. Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 But the conviction was overturned by New York’s Court of Appeals in 2024 based on evidence unrelated to either woman’s testimony. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 Jackson, at the time of the murders, was on probation — and Martin was out on bond awaiting trial for an unrelated charge of illegally carrying a firearm. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 The first one, on unrelated false statement and obstruction charges, was dismissed by a judge last November. Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrelated

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 3 May. 2026.

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