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."

Synonyms of irrelevance

Words with a similar meaning to irrelevance:

• unimportance
• insignificance
• extraneousness
• superfluity

Antonyms of irrelevance

Words with the opposite meaning to irrelevance:

• relevance
• importance
• pertinence

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