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Definition of relevant

relevant

/ˈrɛləvənt/
rel · e · vant
Adverb:relevantly
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• adjective

1

Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done, considered, or discussed.

Example

"Please make sure to attach all relevant documents to your application before submitting it."

2

Having significant and demonstrable bearing on current society, culture, or practical everyday life.

Example

"The museum updated its exhibits to remain relevant to a younger generation of visitors."

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relentlessness
relet
relevance
relevant
relevantly
reliability
reliable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century (originally in Scottish legal usage meaning 'legally sufficient') from Medieval Latin relevans, the present participle of relevare ('to lift up, lighten, or assist'), from Latin re- ('again') and levare ('to raise or lighten', from levis, 'light in weight').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Relevant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/relevant
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