What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unrelative
Example
His comments were unrelative to the discussion we were having. [unrelative: adjective]
Example
The story he told was completely unrelative to the topic of the meeting. [unrelative: adjective]
unrelated
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated. [unrelated: adjective]
Example
We are unrelated, but we have been friends for years. [unrelated: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unrelated is more commonly used than unrelative in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unrelative and unrelated?
Unrelated is a standard English word and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while unrelative is less common and may be considered non-standard or informal.
