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relevant

Adjective

IPA /ˈrɛlɪvənt/

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Connected to the subject, situation or decision being considered, so that it matters or helps people understand what they need to know.

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relevant/ˈrɛlɪvənt/

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relevant — Connected to the subject, situation or decision being considered, so that it matters or helps people understand what they need to know.

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Word origin

From Medieval Latin relevans, ultimately from Latin relevare, meaning to lighten or relieve.

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Relevance is the noun for how closely something relates to the matter being considered.

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