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irrelevant

ir·re·le·vant

UK/ɪˈɹɛləvənt/ US/ɪˈɹʷɛləvənt/ fairly common slang

adjective

1.

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

  • “an irrelevant comment”
  • “irrelevant allegations”

Origin

From ir- + relevant.

Phrases

  • fun fact
  • what does that have to do with the price of corn
  • what does that have to do with the price of tea in China

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