About The Word Relevant
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Relevant
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What's The Definition Of Relevant?
[adj] having crucial relevance; "crucial to the case"; "relevant testimony"
[adj] having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; "the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research" Synonyms | Synonyms for Relevant: applicable | at issue(a) | crucial | germane(p) | in dispute(p) | in hand(p) | in question(p) | material | pertinent | related | to the point(p) | under consideration(p) Related Terms | Find terms related to Relevant: See Also | Relevant In Webster's Dictionary \Rel"e*vant\ (-vant), a. [F. relevant, p. pr. of
relever to raise again, to relieve. See {Relieve}.]
1. Relieving; lending aid or support. [R.] --Pownall.
2. Bearing upon, or properly applying to, the case in hand;
pertinent; applicable.
Close and relevant arguments have very little hold
on the passions. --Sydney
Smith.
3. (Scots Law) Sufficient to support the cause.
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