irrelevant vs of little consequence

irrelevant

adj
  • Not usefully related: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed: not materially applicable; having connections not applicable in the present situation. 

  • Not at all related: totally unrelated, wholly unconnected, completely inapplicable. 

of little consequence

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