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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Amid the mutiny in the House, Johnson canceled unrelated votes, struggling to get enough support to move the legislation. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026 That family history, including people technically unrelated to him, had contributed to this designer’s rather masterful ability to design and tailor. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Three former Google executives testified during the trial that Google’s investment in GoTo was unrelated to the Indonesian government’s decision. ABC News, 30 June 2026 Yet the hearing veered off-topic when Republicans honed in on Ginexi’s testimony, which was unrelated to the program. Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 30 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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