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

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Davis was on leave last semester for reasons unrelated to the controversy. Peter D'abrosca , Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026 He was arrested on an unrelated warrant, according to police. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026 Following the announcement of her resignation, Greene shared unrelated personal news. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 Among them, Christopher Moynihan was later charged with threatening House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Edward Kelley is now serving a life sentence on unrelated charges. Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 5 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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