unrelated

UK: ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd | US: ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd

Definition

  1. adj. not connected or associated

  2. adj. lacking a logical or causal relation

Structure
un <not>relate <connect>ed <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "unrelated" combines the prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with the verb "relate" (from Latin "relatus," past participle of "referre," meaning "to bring back or connect"). The suffix "-ed" turns it into an adjective. The term evolved to describe things lacking connection or association, preserving the logical negation of "relate."

Examples

  1. The two crimes were completely unrelated.

  2. Her comment seemed unrelated to the topic of discussion.

  3. The study found that the events were statistically unrelated.

  4. He brought up an unrelated issue during the meeting.

  5. Their interests are largely unrelated to each other.