irrelative

adjective

i-ˈre-lə-tiv How to pronounce irrelative (audio)
Definition of irrelativenext
as in irrelevant
not having anything to do with the matter at hand these irrelative points only to serve to dilute what is otherwise a strong case

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrelative
irrelevant
Adjective
  • Catherine and Alice are such complicated figures that the word likable seems irrelevant to them.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Markets may decide that the long lead time required to rebuild Venezuelan production makes the agreement largely irrelevant to near-term supply.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of irrelevant
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“Irrelative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrelative. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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