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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These could be valuable to some of my colleagues, but aren’t especially relevant to me.

From The Wall Street Journal

Black history isn’t a specialized field relevant only to some Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Full-fat cheese contains several nutrients relevant to brain health, including fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K2, as well as vitamin B12, folate, iodine, zinc and selenium.

From Science Daily

"What we're talking about are documents that are relevant to the question of whether a Nazi had an account or didn't have an account at Credit Suisse," said Barofsky.

From Barron's

Last month, the BBC asked the Florida court to delay the process of discovery, where each side provides the other with relevant documents and evidence.

From BBC

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