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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Malhotra noted that this mechanism may be particularly relevant for patients who also have metabolic disorders such as diabetes, a chronic disease that leads to high blood sugar levels.

From Science Daily

He said it was relevant that about 26 people in Google's UK Sales and Agencies team had also been made redundant alongside Woodall in a restructuring process.

From BBC

You can go all the way up to the CEO if you like — and consider copying other relevant officials.

From MarketWatch

The Police Federation previously said it was "cooperating fully with the relevant authorities".

From BBC

Allow us to distill some relevant facts that he omits.

From The Wall Street Journal

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