relevant
rel·evant (rel′ə vənt)
adjective
bearing upon or relating to the matter in hand; pertinent; to the point
Etymology: ML relevans, prp. of relevare, to bear upon < L, to lift up: see relieve
relevant
modif.
Antonyms
relevant implies close logical relationship with, and importance to, the matter under consideration relevant testimony; germane implies such close natural connection as to be highly appropriate or fit your reminiscences are not truly germane to this discussion; pertinent implies an immediate and direct bearing on the matter at hand a pertinent suggestion; apposite applies to that which is both relevant and happily suitable or appropriate an apposite analogy; applicable refers to that which can be brought to bear upon a particular matter or problem your description is applicable to several people; apropos is used of that which is opportune as well as relevant an apropos remark
Modifying Another Word
- clinically: With respect to the amount of active substance absorbed, there is no clinically relevant difference between the oral dosage forms.
- particularly: This is particularly relevant in the case of the Cabinet.
- directly: Take notes only on those issues which are directly relevant to the subject in question.
- culturally: They are generally more contextually and culturally relevant than traditional education courses.
- highly: The issue of slaughter house spread whilst being highly relevant is only part of the equation for sheep.
- especially: Blended network solutions including any element of live 'assisted learning ' are especially relevant on cost grounds.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- contain: It contains articles relevant to the Society's work.
- keep: Write Comment Please keep the message relevant to the subject of the article.
- undertake: Exercises Often during the early part of the program many modules will require students to undertake exercises directly relevant to the subjects being covered.
- cover: The standard of lecturing and support at St Andrews is outstanding with courses covering subjects relevant to today's photonics industry.
Modifies a noun
- legislation: Members should also be familiar with all relevant legislation.
- authority: Claim forms require to be submitted having been fully completed by the relevant hospital authority.
- experience: She's also got some relevant work experience, which is a big plus.
- qualification: We attract experienced candidates many of whom possess industry relevant qualifications.
- information: Every time they started a new task we asked them where they went first to try to find relevant information.
- document: Show your solicitor any relevant documents you have brought with you.
Used with adjective complement
- seem: In fact everything seemed more relevant, more down to earth.
- consider: The Commissioner can also include any other work areas considered relevant.
- become: This may become relevant in the long term but is not an answer to the shorter term funding needs of the Partnership.
Preposition: in
- context: It's not directly relevant in this context who owns it.
Browse dictionary entries near relevant
- relevancy
- relevance
- relevé
- relentless
- relent
- relegate
- released time
- released
- release on own recognizance
- release
- reliability
- reliable
- reliably
- reliance
- reliant
- relic
- relict
- reliction
- relief
- relief map
