unrelated

[ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd]

unrelated Definition

• 1. not connected or associated with something in particular
• 2. not having a shared origin or background

Using unrelated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unrelated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two incidents are unrelated.

• Example

  His personal life is unrelated to his professional work.

• Example

  The two species are unrelated despite their similar appearance.

unrelated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unrelated

• unconnected
• disassociated
• irrelevant
• independent
• unaffiliated

Antonyms for unrelated

• related
• connected
• associated

Phrases with unrelated

• unrelated by blood

  not biologically related

  Example

  Although they were unrelated by blood, the family treated him as one of their own.

• unrelated to the matter at hand

  not relevant to the current topic or situation

  Example

  His comments were unrelated to the matter at hand and were therefore ignored.

• unrelated industries

  industries that have no connection or overlap with each other

  Example

  The company has expanded into unrelated industries such as healthcare and technology.

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Summary: unrelated in Brief

'Unrelated' [ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd] means not connected or associated with something in particular, or not having a shared origin or background. It is often used to describe things that have no relation to each other, as in 'The two incidents are unrelated.' 'Unrelated' can also be used to describe people who are not biologically related, as in 'Although they were unrelated by blood, the family treated him as one of their own.'