unrelated

adjective

un·​re·​lat·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈlā-təd How to pronounce unrelated (audio)
Synonyms of unrelatednext
: 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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As of early November, the Coral Adventurer was under investigation following an unrelated incident earlier this year. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 Local authorities said the incident was unrelated to any foreign military action. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025 Many of those companies had specific preexisting problems unrelated to tariffs and the economy. Aaron Gregg, Arkansas Online, 29 Dec. 2025 Commission chairperson Nina Harris did not address Ivory’s remarks about the computer system but admonished him for an unrelated comment about the state’s potential lack of oversight of discrimination in certain business markets. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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