Relevant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛləvənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Relevant is an adjective meaning Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
Meaning
Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
More Meanings
- Not out of date; current.
- (slang, by extension) Famous, popular, or noteworthy in a contemporary context.
Example Sentences
The message of Christmas is still relevant as we near the end of a troubled year and the beginning of an uncertain but challenging new year.
Motorola was quickly losing the cell-phone battle to Nokia for a time. When they launched the RAZR phone and combined it with their "Hello Moto" campaign, it made the brand relevant again.
Synonyms for relevant
Depending on context, synonyms include applicable, germane, pertinent, salient, current, prevailing.
Antonyms for relevant
Common opposites include irrelevant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include germane, pertinent, crucial, applicable, material, related.
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