Irrelevance

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛləvəns/

Definitions of irrelevance

noun the quality or state of being irrelevant; something that is not pertinent or applicable to a particular matter

Example Sentences

A1 The color of the walls is irrelevant to the function of the room.

A2 His comments were dismissed as irrelevance by the group.

B1 The irrelevance of the data was quickly realized by the researchers.

B2 The speaker's irrelevant anecdotes detracted from the main point of the presentation.

C1 The irrelevance of his arguments was evident to all in the debate.

C2 She was known for her ability to cut through the irrelevance and get to the heart of the matter.

Examples of irrelevance in a Sentence

formal The data presented in the report is full of irrelevance and does not contribute to the main findings.

informal I don't understand why she keeps bringing up irrelevant points, it's just adding to the confusion.

slang Stop talking nonsense, your comments are pure irrelevance.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, his opinion on the matter is of little irrelevance.

Grammatical Forms of irrelevance

• plural: irrelevances
• comparative: more irrelevant
• superlative: most irrelevant
• present tense: irrelevance
• future tense: will be irrelevant
• perfect tense: has been irrelevant
• continuous tense: is being irrelevant
• singular: irrelevance
• positive degree: irrelevant
• infinitive: to be irrelevant
• gerund: irrelevancing
• participle: irrelevant

Origin and Evolution of irrelevance

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irrelevance' originated from the Latin word 'irrelevans', which is a combination of the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' and the word 'relevans' meaning 'relevant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'irrelevance' has come to be used in various contexts to describe something that is not pertinent or significant to a particular situation or topic.