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 key refresh is designed to mitigate that risk and prevent unrelated UEFI attacks that may arise in the future. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026 These charges are unrelated to Joseph Duggar's Florida case. Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 17 June 2026 Tucker died of coronary artery disease, which doctors at the hospital said was probably unrelated to her transplant. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 The other does not, but an entire home can be rented to up to three unrelated adults or be split into multiple units. Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 17 June 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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