Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈɹɛləvənt/
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[ˈɹʷɛləvənt]
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ˈɹɛləvənt
Adjective
Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic. Directly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.
Usage- especially
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His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition.
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Although autistic women with AN have cited concerns with weight/shape as less relevant in the development of their ED (Kinnaird, Norton, Stewart, et al., 2019), these could still have been a contributing factor.
Not out of date; current.
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The message of Christmas is still relevant as we near the end of a troubled year and the beginning of an uncertain but challenging new year.
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Motorola was quickly losing the cell-phone battle to Nokia for a time. When they launched the RAZR phone and combined it with their "Hello Moto" campaign, it made the brand relevant again.
Famous, popular, or noteworthy in a contemporary context.
Usage- broadly
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Adjective
having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
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the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research