relevant

[rel-uh-vuhnt] / ˈrɛl ə vənt /

ADJECTIVE

appropriate; to the purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admissible applicable compatible consistent germane important pertinent proper related significant suitable suited

WEAK

accordant ad rem allowable applicatory apposite appurtenant apt becoming cognate concerning conformant conforming congruent congruous consonant correlated correspondent fit fitting harmonious having direct bearing on having to do with material on the button on the nose pat pertaining to pointful referring relative right-on to the point weighty

Antonyms

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improper inapplicable inappropriate incompatible insignificant irrelevant trivial unacceptable unfitting unimportant unrelated unsuitable

Example Sentences

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The statement went on to say: "We are co-operating fully with the relevant authorities as they look into what happened and will share further updates when appropriate."

From BBC

Here’s the bottom line: Most states that carry an inheritance tax exempt spouses and, relevant in your case, children, and/or they provide generous credits.

From MarketWatch

Petruzzi said on Wednesday the family wanted to see all the relevant medical records: "If the time for hope has ended, then the time for responsibility has begun."

From BBC

Earlier, the Church of England said Conway had been suspended from ministry while a "safeguarding complaint" was being investigated, and had been passed to the "relevant authorities".

From BBC

And as Disneyland Resort hit its 70th anniversary last year, the park is looking to grow and find new audiences to stay relevant for the future.

From Los Angeles Times

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