irrelevant factors

[/ɪˈrɛləvənt ˈfæktərz/]
noun phrasepl: irrelevant factors
fatores irrelevantes
1. Elements, circumstances, or details that are not connected to or do not affect the matter being discussed or decided
The defendant's personal hobbies were deemed irrelevant factors in the court case.
Os hobbies pessoais do réu foram considerados fatores irrelevantes no caso judicial.
2. Information or conditions that do not contribute to understanding or resolving a particular issue
When analyzing the company's decline, the color of the office walls is an irrelevant factor.
Ao analisar o declínio da empresa, a cor das paredes do escritório é um fator irrelevante.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian legal, academic, and business contexts to establish what should be excluded from consideration. In American English, legal professionals frequently use this terminology during courtroom proceedings and depositions. The concept reflects the importance of logical reasoning and efficiency in decision-making across both cultures.
NYC Slang
stuff that doesn't matter / noise / fluff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immaterial factorsextraneous factorsunrelated factorsbeside the pointoff-topic elements
Antonyms / Antônimos
relevant factorspertinent factorsmaterial factorssignificant factorsessential factors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fatores irrelevantes
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
fatores irrelevantes / fatores sem importância
Both forms used commonly in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fatores irrelevantes
Preferred in formal discourse
Portugal
fatores irrelevantes
Formal legal and academic usage; may also use 'fatores impertinentes'

Related Words

relevancesignificancepertinencematerialitycontextcriteria

Related Idioms & Phrases

neither here nor there
beside the point
water under the bridge
not worth mentioning
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