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ir•rel•a•tive
(i rel′ə tiv),USA pronunciation adj.
ir•rel′a•tive•ly, adv.
ir•rel′a•tive•ness, n.
- not relative;
without relation (usually fol. by to). - not pertinent;
irrelevant.
- ir-2 + relative 1630–40
ir•rel′a•tive•ness, n.