relevant definition - Dictionary

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	relativistic mass

	relativistic quantum theory

	relativity

	relativize

	relator

	relax

	relaxant

	relaxation

	relaxation fountain

	relaxation oscillator

	relaxed

	relaxer

	relaxin

	relay

	relay race

	release

	release letter

rel·e·vant [ rélləvənt ]

adjective

Definition:

1. connected: having some sensible or logical connection with something else such as a matter being discussed or investigated

2. having social significance: having some bearing on or importance for real-world issues, present-day events, or the current state of society

3. linguistics
Same as distinctive (sense 2)

[Early 16th century. < medieval Latin relevant-, present participle of Latin relevare "relieve," later "take possession of"]

rel·e·vance noun

rel·e·vant·ly adverb

Word Usage


	The misspelling and mispronunciation revelant for relevant is increasingly common and should be avoided.