Irrelevant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /i-ˈre-lə-vənt/ ir·rel·e·vant

Meaning & Definition of Irrelevant

Irrelevant (adjective)

  1. not relevant, inapplicable

Irrelevant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not having anything to do with the matter at hand

    "irrelevant questions that merely disrupted the classroom lesson"

    similar: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, beside the point, neither here nor there
    related: incidental, peripheral, tangent, tangential, dead, moot, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, empty, inane, meaningless, pointless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable
    opposite: applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, relevant
    near: important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, appropriate, apt, fit, suitable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Irrelevant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Irrelevant:

extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, beside the point, neither here nor there

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Irrelevant

Words with the opposite meaning of Irrelevant:

applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, relevant

Related Words for Irrelevant

incidental, peripheral, tangent, tangential, dead, moot, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, empty, inane, meaningless, pointless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable

Near Antonyms of Irrelevant

important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, appropriate, apt, fit, suitable

Word Forms of Irrelevant

Derived words: irrelevantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Irrelevant

First known use: 1786

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Irrelevant

Frequently Asked Questions about Irrelevant

What does "Irrelevant" mean?

"Irrelevant" means not relevant, inapplicable. As an adjective, it is defined as: not relevant, inapplicable.

What is another word for "Irrelevant"?

Other words for "Irrelevant" include extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, beside the point and neither here nor there. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Irrelevant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Irrelevant"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Irrelevant". Common alternatives include extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, beside the point and neither here nor there.

What is the opposite of "Irrelevant"?

Antonyms of "Irrelevant" include applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed and relative. Near antonyms include important, meaningful, significant and sensible.

How do you use "Irrelevant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Irrelevant" in a sentence: "irrelevant questions that merely disrupted the classroom lesson".

Is "Irrelevant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Irrelevant" is an adjective.

Is "Irrelevant" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Irrelevant" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Irrelevant"?

"Irrelevant" is pronounced /i-ˈre-lə-vənt/ and divided into syllables as ir·rel·e·vant.