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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In 2020, Beier was taken into custody in Russia for unrelated charges and later released. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 3 July 2025 In 2023, more than three years after she was reported missing, investigators discovered Suzanne Morphew's skeletal remains in a shallow grave during an unrelated search. Paul Larosa, CBS News, 3 July 2025 Deen, the union president, said the guild’s efforts with the casino are unrelated to the Railyards protest. Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025 The club fired the general manager in mid-January due to an unrelated investigation, the lawsuit adds. Maia Nehme july 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 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 12 Jul. 2025.

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