Definitions

beside the point

ADJECTIVE

not pertaining to

Synonyms

WEAK

beside the question extraneous immaterial inapplicable incidental inconsequential insignificant irrelevant nihil ad rem not at issue not important not to the purpose off the subject pointless unimportant unrelated wide of the mark wide of the point

Example Sentences

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Whether all of those players would have forced their way into Koeman's strongest Netherlands side is beside the point.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

When Nvidia reports earnings on Wednesday, the numbers will be almost beside the point.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Now, I don’t believe there’s scientific evidence that the species did that, but that’s beside the point.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Whether one agrees with that characterization is beside the point.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

They’re probably not married, but that’s beside the point.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank