adjective
relevant
REH-luh-vuhnt
adjective
1
Closely connected to or important for the subject being discussed.
"Please only include information relevant to the case."
"His experience in marketing is highly relevant to this role."
2
Still important or applicable in current circumstances; up to date.
"The band has managed to stay relevant for three decades."
How to Use Relevant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected to what matters right now, or still worth paying attention to.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "relevant" meaning "reliable" — it's about connection to a topic, not trustworthiness.
Common pairings
relevant information
stay relevant
relevant to
Word Forms
more relevant comparative, most relevant superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin relevans, present participle of relevare, "to lift up, lighten, relieve" — the word first meant "legally pertinent" in Scots law before spreading into general English.