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relevant
closely connected to the topic or matter being discussed
Synonyms
- related
- connected
- applicable
Antonyms
- irrelevant
- unrelated
relevant in a sentence
Choose evidence that is relevant to your claim.
Only the most relevant facts should appear in the short report.
Where it comes from
From Latin relevare 'to raise up, lighten' (re- + levare 'to lift'); sense 'bearing upon'.
Memory hook
Relevant information relates to the topic.
Read it in context
- Two Paths to Public Rule Social Science