irrelative

adjective

ir·​rel·​a·​tive i-ˈre-lə-tiv How to pronounce irrelative (audio)
: not relative:
a
: not related
irrelatively adverb

Examples of irrelative in a Sentence

these irrelative points only to serve to dilute what is otherwise a strong case

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of irrelative was in 1640

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Cite this Entry

“Irrelative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrelative. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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