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irrelevantly - 3 dictionary results

ir⋅rel⋅e⋅vant

   [i-rel-uh-vuhnt]
–adjective
1. not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
2. Law. (of evidence) having no probative value upon any issue in the case.
Origin:
1780–90
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ir·rel·e·vant     (ĭ-rěl'ə-vənt)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.   Unrelated to the matter being considered.

ir·rel'e·vant·ly adv.
Synonyms: These adjectives mean not pertinent to the subject under consideration: an irrelevant comment; a question extraneous to the discussion; an objection that is immaterial; mentioned several impertinent facts.
Antonym: relevant

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irrelevantly

adverb
in an irrelevant manner; "suddenly and irrelevantly, she asked him for money" [ant: relevantly] 

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