relevant
/ˈrɛləv(ə)nt
/adjective
1Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered: what small companies need is relevant advice the candidate’s experience is relevant to the job...
- If there is a failure to disclose all the relevant matters, amendment will be refused.
- That is a relevant matter in considering whether or not the children had settled.
- Did the Minister leave relevant matter out of account in deciding to make the Order?
Synonyms
pertinent, applicable, apposite, material, apropos, to the point, to the purpose, germane, admissible;
appropriate, apt, fitting, suitable, proper;
connected, related, linked;
Latin ad rem
rare appurtenant
1.1Appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest: critics may find themselves unable to stay relevant in a changing world her films are relevant for feminists today...
- We have to continue to ensure our conference stays relevant to today's teaching issues.
- This reliance on contemporary artists is an important part of Tate Britain's strategy for staying relevant.
- I just like to make records that I believe are conscious or socially relevant.
Derivatives
relevancy
- Freshness, speed and relevancy are all important factors that consumers and businesses use when making a search engine decision, he said
- At the same time, however, it's important to explore its relevancy in the modern investing environment.
- Since keywords are important in determining the relevancy of a page, it is essential that they are used throughout a page.
relevantly
- The statutory expression is used relevantly three times.
- More relevantly, he is also economically flawed.
- And, more relevantly, players will need shuttle buses to get them from the greens to the next tees.
Origin
Early 16th century (as a Scots legal term meaning 'legally pertinent'): from medieval Latin relevant- 'raising up', from Latin relevare.