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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The law is violated if someone teaches more than four unrelated children in a homeschool environment, with or without pay. Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 The other is that the DNA belongs to Mogen and two unrelated individuals. Dalia Faheid, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025 The first case in NYC was reported earlier this year, and the new one appears to be unrelated (there were 14 measles cases reported in the city in 2024). Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025 In unrelated incidents, two juveniles were arrested for being in possession of firearms along the parade route and police came in contact with a person who was in possession of an AR-15 style rifle. Christine Pelisek, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrelated

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Mar. 2025.

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