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

Examples of unrelated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two people were killed in separate, unrelated collisions involving school buses in Los Angeles County on Friday morning, authorities said. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024 The clips show unrelated storms in different locations. Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024 The event venue, the Harmonie Club, shared its own statement in response to attendees commenting on unrelated posts on their Instagram page. EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024 The couple was unmarried and unrelated, but had a last name in common. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrelated 

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

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