Definition of irrelevant

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ir·rel·e·vant    (-rl-vnt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

Unrelated to the matter being considered.

OTHER FORMS:
ir·rele·vant·ly(Adverb)

SYNONYMS:
irrelevant, extraneous, immaterial, impertinent

These adjectives mean not pertinent to the subject under consideration: an irrelevant comment; a question extraneous to the discussion; an objection that is immaterial; mentioned several impertinent facts.
Antonym: relevant