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Relevant

Verb / ˈrelʌvʌnt / Another word for relevant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

Synonyms & similar words

irrelevant pertinent applicable appropriate suitable related connected apposite germane material significant important meaningful valid legitimate authentic genuine real actual factual accurate

Synonyms by register

Formal

pertinent germane applicable apposite

Informal

on point to the point connected related

Literary

apt fitting

Antonyms

irrelevant unrelated immaterial inapplicable extraneous unconnected

Common collocations

  • highly relevant
  • directly relevant
  • most relevant
  • relevant to
  • relevant information
  • relevant experience
  • relevant details
  • relevant points

Word family

noun relevance
adjective relevant
adverb relevantly

Usage note

Often used with 'to' to specify what something is relevant to. Ensure the word chosen fits the context; 'pertinent' and 'germane' are more formal than 'relevant'.

Example sentences

  1. The information in this book is relevant to my project.
  2. Her experience was relevant to the job.
  3. The teacher made sure to include relevant examples in the lesson.
  4. The court only allows relevant evidence to be presented.
  5. The scientists studied data that was relevant to their hypothesis.

Quotes

  • 'The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. The art of reading between the lines is a lifelong quest of the wise.' - Shannon L. Alder
  • 'A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.' - Arnold H. Glasow
  • 'What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.' - Zig Ziglar

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