irrelative

ir·rel·a·tive

adj \-ˈre-lə-tiv\

Definition of IRRELATIVE

: not relative: a : not related b : irrelevant

— ir·rel·a·tive·ly adverb

Examples of IRRELATIVE

1. <these irrelative points only to serve to dilute what is otherwise a strong case>

First Known Use of IRRELATIVE

1640

Related to IRRELATIVE

Synonyms: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelevant

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

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

Near Antonyms: important, meaningful, significant; sensible, useful; appropriate, apt, fit, suitable

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Rhymes with IRRELATIVE

appellative, correlative