Relevant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈre-lə-vənt/ rel·e·vant

Meaning & Definition of Relevant

Relevant (adjective)

  1. relating in an appropriate way to something under consideration, having significant and demonstrable bearing on or relation to the matter at hand
  2. providing evidence tending to prove or disprove the matter at issue or under discussion
  3. having social relevance, related to things that have societal importance

Relevant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having to do with the matter at hand

    "make sure your comments during the interview are short and relevant"

    similar: applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, to the point
    related: appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, suitable, important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, admissible, allowable
    opposite: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, pointless
    near: frivolous, inconsequential, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, trifling, trivial, unimportant, meaningless, purposeless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable, inadmissible

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Relevant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Relevant:

applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, to the point

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Relevant

Words with the opposite meaning of Relevant:

extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, pointless

Related Words for Relevant

appropriate, apt, fit, fitting, suitable, important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, admissible, allowable

Near Antonyms of Relevant

frivolous, inconsequential, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, trifling, trivial, unimportant, meaningless, purposeless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable, inadmissible

Word Forms of Relevant

Derived words: relevantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Relevant

Medieval Latin relevant-, relevans, from Latin, present participle of relevare to raise up relieve

First known use: circa 1540

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Relevant

Frequently Asked Questions about Relevant

What does "Relevant" mean?

"Relevant" means relating in an appropriate way to something under consideration, having significant and demonstrable bearing on or relation to the matter at hand. As an adjective, it is defined as: relating in an appropriate way to something under consideration, having significant and demonstrable bearing on or relation to the matter at hand.

What is another word for "Relevant"?

Other words for "Relevant" include applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed and relative. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Relevant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Relevant"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Relevant". Common alternatives include applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative and to the point.

What is the opposite of "Relevant"?

Antonyms of "Relevant" include extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapplicable, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant and pointless. Near antonyms include frivolous, inconsequential, insignificant and little.

How do you use "Relevant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Relevant" in a sentence: "make sure your comments during the interview are short and relevant".

Is "Relevant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Relevant" is an adjective.

Is "Relevant" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Relevant" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Relevant"?

"Relevant" is pronounced /ˈre-lə-vənt/ and divided into syllables as rel·e·vant.