Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
irrelevant-detail
noun
/ɪˈrɛləvənt dɪˈteɪl/
Definition
A piece of information that does not pertain to the current topic or context.
Examples
- In a research paper, including irrelevant details can distract the reader from the main argument.
- When telling a story, adding irrelevant details may confuse your audience.
- During the meeting, he brought up irrelevant details that did not contribute to the agenda.
Meaning
Irrelevant details are those that are not useful or significant in understanding the main point or subject being discussed.
Synonyms
- superfluous information
- extraneous detail
- unrelated information
- nonessential information
