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Answer for the clue "Without relevance ", 10 letters:
inapposite

Word definitions for inapposite in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. inappropriate, not suitable for the situation

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adj. of an inappropriate or misapplied nature [syn: out of place ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Inapposite \In*ap"po*site\, a. Not apposite; not fit or suitable; not pertinent. -- In*ap"po*site*ly , adv.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1620s (implied in inappositely ), from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + apposite .

Usage examples of inapposite.

Later I came to know altogether too much about the so-called Spartan Scandal—a somewhat inapposite title when one considers how many scandals there are in Sparta every year, usually involving bribed officials.

Later I came to know altogether too much about the so-called Spartan Scandal-a somewhat inapposite title when one considers how many scandals there are in Sparta every year, usually involving bribed officials.

This language may have been inapposite under the defendant's plea (the general issue), but the pleadings were not adverted to, and the doctrine is believed to be sound.