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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The man who was celebrating his birthday was taken into CPD custody two weeks later on an unrelated charge. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 However true that was in the pre-Internet era, the episode was notable for a reason unrelated to Spillman. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026 One of the suspects, Thomas Moss, 43, was supposed to stand trial in Judge Meyer's court on unrelated violent felonies two days after the shooting, court records show. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026 Mountain lions need wide ranges to hunt, usually for deer, and for males to find unrelated females for breeding. Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrelated

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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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 31 Jan. 2026.

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