Definition

The state of being not related or important to something.

Example

The irrelevancy of his comments made it hard to focus on the main topic.

Conversation

I don't understand why we even discuss the irrelevancy of that topic.

Yeah, it seems pointless when we have more important things to talk about.

Exactly! It's like wasting time on something that doesn't matter.

Right? Let's focus on what actually affects us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irrelevancy → It is formed from "ir-" (meaning not) and "relevare" (meaning to lift up or raise). The suffix "-ancy" indicates a state or quality. Thus, "irrelevancy" refers to the state of not being relevant or not being lifted up in importance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('ir-') and 'lifting up' ('relevare') to remember that 'irrelevancy' means something that is not important or significant.

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