Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beside-the-point
adjective
/bɪˈsaɪd ðə pɔɪnt/
Definition
Not relevant or applicable to the matter being discussed.
Examples
- His comments about the weather were beside-the-point during the serious discussion.
- The speaker’s anecdote was interesting but ultimately beside-the-point.
Meaning
Referring to something that is extraneous or does not directly relate to the main topic.
Synonyms
- irrelevant
- immaterial
- tangential
- off-topic
