irrelevant vs pivotal

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. 

pivotal

adj
  • Being of crucial importance; central, key. 

  • Of, relating to, or being a pivot. 

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