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

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Three sources said the breakup was unrelated to the appointment. Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025 The incident is unrelated to the latest charges, officials said. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Jan. 2025 The dropping of charges is also unrelated to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s (D) appeal over her disqualification in overseeing the case. Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025 Monroe says Charlotte Catholic's three staff departures were unrelated to the Lumen switch. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 16 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2025.

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