relevant

adjective

Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

(especially) Directly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.

Not out of date; current.

(slang, by extension) Famous, popular, or noteworthy in a contemporary context.

Roots

levolev- · Latin · lighten, raise

Synonyms for relevant

pertinentadj germaneadj applicableadj appositeadj appropriateadj importantadj relatedadj aproposadj suitableadj significantadj

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Where does relevant come from?

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