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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The entire affair—the opening, the closing, the paranoia, and then the alarming news of a shooting (which was unrelated and, thankfully, nonfatal)—could be easily put down to the vagaries of big-city life. Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025 However, investigators say the shooting was unrelated to the Panthers’ celebratory parade — and that there was no threat to the public. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025 Her remains were ultimately found in a shallow grave near Moffat, Colorado, in September 2023 while officials investigated an unrelated matter. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025 The officers were responding to an unrelated call and were unaware that an individual had just fled a traffic stop. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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