unrelated

adjective

un·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd How to pronounce unrelated (audio)
: 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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But the company said its decision was unrelated to the law. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 There is plenty of coarseness in American arenas totally unrelated to MAGA or Trumpism, of course. Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025 His death was ruled as unrelated to any of the amusement park’s rides, a Six Flags spokesperson added, per the outlet. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Production for the second half will begin after a pre-planned hiatus in October and November, unrelated to Del Rio's exit. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 11 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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