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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At an unrelated press conference Monday morning, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said Nick had been booked for murder. Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025 During a press conference on an unrelated matter, the LAPD brought up the deaths of the filmmaker and his wife. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025 In 2022, he was sentenced to five years and nine months in prison on unrelated charges of fraud. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025 The Wondras have since served time for crimes unrelated to Michael’s killing. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 2025 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 19 Dec. 2025.

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