The difference between Irrelevant and Relevant

When used as adjectives, irrelevant means not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected, whereas relevant means directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.


check bellow for the other definitions of Irrelevant and Relevant

  1. Irrelevant as an adjective:

    Not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected.

  1. Relevant as an adjective:

    Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

    Examples:

    "His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition."

  2. Relevant as an adjective:

    Not out of date; current.