the definition of non-related

[ri-ley-tid]

adjective

associated; connected.

allied by nature, origin, kinship, marriage, etc.

narrated.

Music. (of tones) belonging to a melodic or harmonic series, so as to be susceptible of close connection.

Origin of related

First recorded in 1595–1605; relate + -ed²

Related formsre·lat·ed·ly, adverbre·lat·ed·ness, nounnon·re·lat·ed, adjectiveun·re·lat·ed, adjective

Synonyms for related

1. relevant, affiliated. 2. linked, united, joined.

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Contemporary Examples of non-related

When her cousins arrived, they brought not only their own family, but also their non-related neighbors—a total of 11 people.
Syrians Who Hosted Iraq War Refugees Are Now Exiles Themselves
Anna Therese Day
June 9, 2014
The ripple effect this would have on other, non-related challenges Israel face—such as its demographic battle— could be decisive.
Why Netanyahu's Afraid of Diplomacy
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April 17, 2012

British Dictionary definitions for non-related

adjective

connected; associated

connected by kinship or marriage

(in diatonic music) denoting or relating to a key that has notes in common with another key or keys

Derived Formsrelatedness, noun

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Word Origin and History for non-related

adj.

"connected by blood or marriage," 1702, past participle adjective from relate (v.). Related: Relatedness.