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- [rel-uh-vuh nt]
- /ˈrɛl ə vənt/
- /ˈreləvənt/
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- [rel-uh-vuh nt]
- /ˈrɛl ə vənt/
Definitions of relevant word
- adjective relevant bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark. 1
- adjective relevant related; pertinent 1
- adjective relevant Something that is relevant to a situation or person is important or significant in that situation or to that person. 0
- adjective relevant The relevant thing of a particular kind is the one that is appropriate. 0
- adjective relevant having direct bearing on the matter in hand; pertinent 0
- adjective relevant bearing upon or relating to the matter in hand; pertinent; to the point 0
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Origin of relevant
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Medieval Latin relevant- (stem of relevāns), special use of Latin, present participle of relevāre to raise, lift up. See relieve, -ant
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Parts of speech for Relevant
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relevant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
relevant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relevant
adj relevant
- pertinent — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
- suited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- germane — closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent: Please keep your statements germane to the issue.
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- applicable — Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
Antonyms for relevant
adj relevant
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- irrelevant — not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- unrelated — associated; connected.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
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