Definition

Not related or connected to something else; independent of relationships.

Example

The nonrelative data was analyzed separately from the related information.

Conversation

I met someone really interesting at the party last night.

Oh really? What was so special about them?

They were a nonrelative who shared some amazing travel stories.

That sounds cool! I love hearing about new places.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonrelative → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "relative" (from Latin "relativus", meaning related or pertaining to). The word "nonrelative" means not related or not pertaining to something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'relative' meaning 'related' — so nonrelative means something that is not related.

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