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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In 11th grade, the most relevant grade relating to college readiness, 30.5% of students met or exceeded math learning standards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

They also tried to trace former neighbours, but no-one had information relevant to their inquiry.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Last week we argued that this could be an opportunity to add to these stocks and we believe that this call is relevant irrespective of where bond yields go from here,” they said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The team prioritized compounds predicted to selectively target cPLA2, enter the brain, and remain active under biologically relevant conditions.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Stanton addressed the crowd on the issue of women’s rights, arguing that the topic was relevant at a temperance meeting because many people in the audience still questioned whether women should be permitted to speak.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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