Definitions

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

STRONGEST

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

Example Sentences

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Relevant legislation can in any case be passed by “qualified majority,” that is countries that represent 65% of the EU population.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Relevant regulations establish that states can set “reasonable” standards for who counts as a qualified provider.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2025

The origin story Halili gave the Christian-themed magazine Relevant for a January profile makes the decision to start the podcast sound impulsive.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

In 2017, hotel developer Relevant Group announced it would redevelop the site as part of a luxury hotel project.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2025

Relevant here, of course, is Foucault’s famous discussion of the author function: ‘Qu’est-ce qu’un auteur?’

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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