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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There is also a similar and unrelated Death Clock app, which uses AI and scientific research to determine when users may die. Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Gates and both Allens (unrelated) were the only modern-era finalists selected for enshrinement, breaking a 17-year streak in which the maximum five players from that category were inducted. Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025 Singh requested more bail — $100,000 — since Nelson previously failed to appear on the unrelated offenses. Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 On unrelated business, the nephew—92-year-old Kazuaki Umeki—went to the Takaharu offices. Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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