Irrelevant Meaning
/ɪˈɹɛləvənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjNot relevant, as
adjNot relevant, as:, Not at all related: totally unrelated, wholly unconnected, completely inapplicable.
Sentence Examples
Your remark is irrelevant to our argument.
Your suggestion seems irrelevant to our discussion here.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge told the lawyer that his argument was ____ to the case and refused to hear it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Your previous work experience is ____ to this new position, as we will provide all the necessary training.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in- Latin ir- English ir- English relevant English irrelevant From ir- + relevant.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The judge told the lawyer that his argument was ____ to the case and refused to hear it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Your previous work experience is ____ to this new position, as we will provide all the necessary training.