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Synonyms of irrelevant

24 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for irrelevant is moot. Other synonyms of irrelevant are inapplicable, off-topic and stochastic. The opposite of irrelevant is pertinent.

Synonyms and similar words for irrelevant

adjectiveNot relevant, as.

adjectiveNot at all related: totally unrelated, wholly unconnected, completely inapplicable.

adjectiveNot usefully related: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being...

  • unimportantPetty; not important or noteworthy.
  • immaterialEspecially of evidence; chiefly followed by to: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context...
  • incidental
  • inapplicableNot applicable; that does not apply or cannot be applied; unsuitable or irrelevant.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • beside the markBeside the point, irrelevant, neither here nor there.
  • beside the pointIrrelevant, moot.
  • impertinentNot pertaining or related to (something or someone); Irrelevant or useless.
  • irrelativeNot related to the subject at hand; irrelevant.
  • mootHaving no practical consequence or relevance.
  • nongermaneNot germane; irrelevant.
  • nonpertinentNot pertinent; irrelevant.
  • off-topicNot related to the matter under discussion.
  • orthogonalOf two or more problems or subjects, independent of or irrelevant to each other.
  • otioseHaving no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.
  • tangential
  • unapt
  • ungermaneNot germane.

Opposite of irrelevant

adjectiveMore antonyms

  • relevant
  • pertinentImportant with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.

Meaning of irrelevant

  1. adjective Not relevant, as.
  2. adjective Not at all related: totally unrelated, wholly unconnected, completely inapplicable.
  3. adjective Not usefully related: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed: not materially applicable; having connections not applicable in the present situation.

Full definition of irrelevant

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Questions about synonyms of irrelevant

What is another word for irrelevant?
Irrelevant has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as moot, inapplicable, off-topic and stochastic.
What is the opposite of irrelevant?
The opposite of irrelevant is pertinent.
What does irrelevant mean?
Irrelevant means not relevant, as.

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