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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Redfield & Wilton secured a very different result when, also in January last year, they presented voters with the relevant trade-offs.

From BBC

The more relevant price for most consumers is at the pump.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its declaration asked Dominguez to "collaborate with the relevant parties and take necessary immediate actions to initiate the establishment of the framework".

From Barron's

Today the debate has never felt more relevant.

From The Wall Street Journal

It however allowed "exceptional exemptions" on humanitarian grounds, with prior authorisation from relevant authorities.

From BBC

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