Definition

Not connected or related to the topic or situation being discussed.

Example

The comments he made were completely irrelevant to the discussion.

Conversation

I think the details about the weather are irrelevant to our discussion.

I agree, we should focus on the main topic instead.

Yeah, it just distracts us from what really matters.

Exactly! Let's keep our conversation on track.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irrelevant → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "relevare" (meaning to lift up or raise). The word "irrelevant" means not raised up or not pertinent to the matter at hand.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('in-') 'lifted up' or 'raised' ('relevare') in importance — that's why it is considered irrelevant.

Visually Confused Words