🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

무관함

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mugwanham

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Irrelevance/ɪˈrɛl.ə.vəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"구식 정보의 무관함은 진전을 방해할 수 있습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality or state of being irrelevant; lack of importance or significance.

    "In today's fast-paced world, the irrelevance of outdated information can hinder progress."
  2. 2

    A situation or condition that does not pertain to the matter at hand.

    "The discussion was filled with irrelevance, straying far from the main topic."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'irrelevance' originates from the Latin root 'relevare', meaning 'to raise up' or 'to relieve'. It evolved through Middle French 'irrélevant', which carried the meaning of being unimportant or not applicable, leading to its current usage in English since the late 19th century.

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