Relevant is usedemployed or put into action for a purpose to describe something that is connectedlinked or related to the topic being considered to the matter being discussed or useful to it. It often appears in questions, research, and decision-makingthe process of choosing between options when you need to focus only on what matters.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈrɛləvənt/
Easy pronunciation: REL-uh-vuhnt (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress is on the first syllable.
Used as an adjective meaning connected to the topic or useful for it.
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Relevant Meaning
important to the topic or situation
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Connected to the matter being discussed or useful for it.
Example: Please include only the information relevant to the report.
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Relevant Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- pertinent
- applicable
- germane
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use relevant to mean simply 'interesting' or 'important,' but it usually means 'connected to the topic' or 'useful here.'
- relevant is not the same as irrelevant; irrelevant means not connected to the subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does relevant mean in simple words?
Relevant means related to the topic or useful for the situation.
What is a synonym for relevant?
Common synonyms include pertinent, applicable, and germane, depending on the context.
What is the opposite of relevant?
The opposite is irrelevant.
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