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Synonyms & Similar Words
inconsequence
insignificance
triviality
unimportance
pointlessness
futility
uselessness
irrelevancy
inapplicability
inappositeness
impertinence
non sequitur
immateriality
inconsequentiality
trivialness
paltriness
meanness
pettiness
puniness
slightness
minuteness
insignificancy
inconsequentiality
unconnectedness
disconnectedness
unrelatedness
inaptitude
inaptness
Meaning of Irrelevance
The state or quality of being unrelated or unconnected to something.
Definitions
- The quality of being unrelated or unconnected to something
- The state of being inconsequential or unimportant
Etymology of Irrelevance
The word "irrelevance" comes from the Old French "irrelevant", which is derived from the Latin "irrelevantem", meaning "not relevant" or "unconnected"
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, philosophy, and everyday language, to describe something that lacks connection or importance to a particular matter or situation
Example Uses
- The judge deemed the witness's testimony to be of irrelevance to the case
- The company's financial reports showed a significant decrease in sales, making their marketing strategy of irrelevance
- The professor warned students about the irrelevance of using outdated sources in their research papers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
relevance
significance
importance
pertinence
applicability
appropriateness
connection
relatedness
consequence
usefulness
utility
value
worth
weight
substance
materiality
pertinency
applicability
suitability
adequacy
fitness