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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Unison said school support staff often take on additional responsibilities for which they are rarely paid – with some being called upon to perform invasive medical tasks without the relevant training.

From BBC

That issue could be relevant again as antitrust enforcers review the Netflix deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is totally unacceptable and we are in discussions with the relevant Scheme Providers and guarantee providers to help resolve these situations.''

From BBC

He also stressed that the process had been carried out by a team that included all relevant Israeli security and government bodies, and that "claims of a sweeping or mass rejection are false and misleading".

From BBC

But to remain relevant for future battles, the ships need more firepower, which means more missile-launching tubes and the ability to carry hypersonic weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal

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