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unrelated

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈrɪleɪtɪd]

Word

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when things or people are not connected or linked in any way. It means that they don't share anything in common or they don’t affect each other.

Example

The two stories are unrelated; one is about a dog, and the other is about a spaceship.

Example

The events in the movie are not unrelated; they all tie into the same plot.

Example

Are these two topics unrelated, or do they have something in common?

Context: “information”

(adjective) when information does not connect to the main topic or is not relevant to the discussion. It means it's not useful for understanding what you’re talking about.

Example

His comments were unrelated to the question, which helped steer the conversation back on track.

Example

The information provided was related, not unrelated, and added important details to the discussion.

Example

Is this detail unrelated to the main idea we are focusing on?

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