Word
unrelated
Phoneticsun·re·lat·ed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənɹiˈɫeɪtɪd/
UK/ˌʌnɹɪlˈeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01not connected
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not connected or associated with something else.
adj. lacking a logical, causal, or thematic connection to a specific subject or event.
Español:no relacionado
“The police believe the two crimes are completely unrelated to each other.”
“The witness provided several details that were entirely unrelated to the primary investigation, causing significant delays in the courtroom proceedings.”
Usage
often followed by the preposition 'to'
Synonyms
02not family
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not belonging to the same family.
adj. lacking a biological or legal kinship; not members of the same family unit.
“Although they have the same last name, the two students are unrelated.”
“The study compared the genetic markers of siblings against those of unrelated individuals from the same geographic region.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unrelated” in context.
Adjective
01. apparently unrelated
“The police are investigating two apparently unrelated incidents that occurred in the same neighborhood.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“There’s an element of González’s choice to sign in Saudi Arabia that raises questions unrelated to that country in particular.” “In a previously issued statement it said Kennedy’s visit to Samoa “was unrelated to vaccines.” Etymology
From un- + related.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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