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Meaning of relevance
The state of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
Etymology of relevance
The word "relevance" comes from the Latin "relevare," meaning "to raise again" or "to lift up," which is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "levare" (meaning "to raise" or "to lift")
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is closely connected or appropriate to a particular situation or context
Synonyms
pertinence
applicability
appropriateness
significance
importance
usefulness
utility
value
worth
purpose
point
bearing
relation
connection
association
affinity
kinship
likeness
similarity
congruence
consistency
coherence
harmony
relevance
congruity
aptness
suitability
fitness
propriety
correctness
accuracy
validity
Definitions
- The state of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
- The degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about
- The state of being applicable or pertinent in a given situation
Usage Examples
- The researcher struggled to demonstrate the relevance of her findings to the broader field of study
- The company's new product has great relevance to the current market trends
- The teacher tried to make the lesson more engaging by showing its relevance to the students' everyday lives
Antonyms
irrelevance
insignificance
unimportance
uselessness
inapplicability
inappropriateness
inconsequence
incongruence
inconsistency
incoherence
pointlessness
meaninglessness
absurdity
ridiculousness
silliness
foolishness
nonsensicality
incongruity
disparity
discrepancy
mismatch
incompatibility