adj, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not relevant, as

   "His comments were completely irrelevant to the discussion."

2. 2
   Not relevant, as:; Not at all related: totally unrelated, wholly unconnected, completely inapplicable.
3. 3
   Not relevant, as:; Not usefully related: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed: not materially applicable; having connections not applicable in the present situation.
4. 4
   No longer famous or popular; washed up. derogatory, slang

Adjective

1. 1
   having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

impertinentinapplicableinappositeimmaterialadriftalien

Antonyms

All antonyms

appertainpertaincogentforeign

Example

More examples

"Your remark is irrelevant to our argument."

Etymology

From ir- + relevant.

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