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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Hernandez, who was charged in November in an unrelated misdemeanor assault case, lives in Norwood three miles north of where he was fatally assaulted. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026 The Ada County Highway District plans an unrelated project starting in early 2027 to widen sidewalks, replace traffic signals and narrow lanes between Overland and Rose Hill Street. Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2026 Fargo Police said Zibolski's retirement was family-related and unrelated to this case. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 During proceedings, prosecutors downplayed testimony from three former Google executives who said Google’s investment in GoTo was unrelated to the Indonesian government’s decision to procure Chromebooks for schools. ABC News, 13 May 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 14 May. 2026.

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