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irrelevant
Adjective
This term describes information or arguments that lack a logical connection to the topic being discussed. It carries a dismissive tone, often used to signal that a point is a distraction or a waste of time because it does not influence the outcome of a decision. In legal or formal contexts, it specifically denotes evidence that cannot be admitted because it does not tend to prove or disprove a fact at issue. It is the direct opposite of pertinent or germane.