unrelated

adjective

un·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd How to pronounce unrelated (audio)
: not related: such as
a
: not connected by birth or family
They have the same last name but are unrelated.
b
: not connected in any way : discrete, separate
an unrelated incident
c
: not told
a previously unrelated tale

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While the coincidence is striking, science suggests the earthquake and hurricane are unrelated. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 Johnson has rejected that claim, saying the delay is unrelated. NPR, 27 Oct. 2025 The commoditization of knowledge means people will interact with it in new ways, connecting previously unrelated things to create new insights and outcomes that generate value. Bipul Sinha, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025 The other defendant, unrelated to the former, allegedly spent over $2 million in grant money on luxury retailers, transferring funds from his developer to personal accounts. Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrelated

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrelated was in 1611

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“Unrelated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrelated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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