CEFR B2

irrelevance

noun

Meaning

The state of not being connected or related to something; lack of importance or significance.

Examples

The speaker's constant digressions highlighted the irrelevance of his points to the main topic.
Despite the team's hard work, the project was ultimately canceled due to its irrelevance to the company's new strategy.

Synonyms: unimportance, insignificance, extraneousness, superfluity

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irrelevance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛləvəns/

Definition

The state of not being connected or related to something; lack of importance or significance.

Examples

The speaker's constant digressions highlighted the irrelevance of his points to the main topic.
Despite the team's hard work, the project was ultimately canceled due to its irrelevance to the company's new strategy.
She felt a pang of sadness as she realized the irrelevance of her past achievements in her current job search.

How to Use irrelevance

irrelevance to (prepositional phrase): Not connected or related to a particular subject or thing. — "The judge noted the irrelevance of the witness's personal opinions to the case."

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