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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Helton said the man is in jail on an unrelated charge, KOB reported. Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 Imprecise messaging that is unrelated to HCP’s needs/specialization. Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 While their demands are unrelated to the election, the strike is obviously raising concerns about the newspaper's ability to cover the race. WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024 However, one of the most intriguing marks is unrelated to protection. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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