relevant — closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreləvənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's dating advice is surprisingly relevant in the age of dating apps.
- The skills you learn in video games are rarely relevant to real-life situations.
- Please include only relevant documents when applying for the scholarship.
relevant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈreləvənt/]
closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Only relevant information was included in the report.
Her experience was relevant to the job. (RELATE + IMPORTANT = RELEVANT → directly connected to the topic that matters)
The connection was relevant and evident.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'relevare' meaning 'to lift up' or 'to lighten', composed of 're-' (again) and 'levare' (to lift). The suffix '-ant' was added to form the adjective, evolving through Old French and Middle English to mean 'appropriate' or 'pertinent'.
Breakdown
re- (again) + lev- (lift, from Latin levare) + -ant (adjective suffix) = relevant
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's dating advice is surprisingly relevant in the age of dating apps.”
“The skills you learn in video games are rarely relevant to real-life situations.”
“Please include only relevant documents when applying for the scholarship.”
“His ten years of experience in marketing is highly relevant to this position.”
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