Definition

Not connected or applicable to the matter at hand.

Example

The information provided was nonrelevant to the discussion we were having.

Conversation

I was reading that article you sent me, but some parts felt nonrelevant to the topic.

I get that! Sometimes they include too much extra info.

Yeah, it made it hard to focus on the main points.

Exactly! I prefer when everything is straight to the point.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonrelevant → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "relevant" (from Latin "relevare", meaning to lift up or raise). The word "nonrelevant" means not relevant or not applicable to the matter at hand.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and something that is 'lifted up' or 'important' ('relevant') — so nonrelevant means it is not important or applicable.

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