Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

irrelevancy

noun
/ˌɪr.ˈɛl.ə.vən.si/
Definition
The quality of being irrelevant or not applicable.
Examples
  • The irrelevancy of her comments made it difficult to follow the discussion.
  • In the context of the debate, his arguments were dismissed as having irrelevancy.
Meaning
Irrelevancy refers to something that does not pertain to the matter at hand or lacks significance in a particular context.
Synonyms
  • Unrelatedness
  • Inapplicability
  • Insignificance