Unrelated

/ʌnˈreɪlɛtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not connected or associated with something else.
The results of the experiment were unrelated to the initial hypothesis.
Having no connection or relationship.
Their conversation about politics was unrelated to the meeting agenda.
Not having any common features or characteristics.
The two projects are unrelated in terms of their goals and methodologies.

Etymology

Derived from 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'related', from Latin 'relatus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unrelated to:
Not connected or relevant to something.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Not pertinent to the discussion
That story was totally unrelated to what we were talking about.