irrelevance
noun
ir·rel·e·vance
i-ˈre-lə-vən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being irrelevant
2
: something irrelevant
Examples of irrelevance in a Sentence
the irrelevance of the comment brought conversation to a standstill
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Brian Hamilton, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Its ability to enable rapid delivery and provide a digital-first customer experience is creating a massive positive pressure which is forcing the industry (and other market players) to either innovate or succumb to irrelevance.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Tua Tagovailoa should have no trouble picking apart this defense as Aaron Rodgers slips further into irrelevance.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Biden has largely faded into irrelevance since his party dumped him after his disastrous debate performance in late June.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 Dec. 2024
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irrelevance
noun
ir·rel·e·vance
ir-ˈre-lə-vəns
1
: the quality or state of being irrelevant
2
: something that is irrelevant
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