Word forms of relevant

уместный, релевантный

прилагательное ↓

Словосочетания

a recitation of relevant details — перечисление существенных деталей  
relevant in law — юридически значимый  
security-relevant code — код, отвечающий требованиям безопасности  
relevant criterion — подходящий [уместный] критерий  
relevant data — релевантные данные  
relevant digit — подходящая цифра  
fact relevant to the fact in issue — факт, относящийся к основному факту  
relevant information — существенная информация  
relevant to the issue — относящийся к предмету судебного спора  
relevant revenues — соответствующие доходы  

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Возможные однокоренные слова

irrelevant  — неуместный, не относящийся к делу

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Latin relevāns, relevāntem, present active participle of relevō (“lift up again, lighten, relieve”), from re- (“again”) + levō (“lift”).

Pronunciation[edit]

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹɛləvənt/

Adjective[edit]

relevant (comparative more relevant, superlative most relevant)

1. Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
   1. (Usually and especially) Directly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.

      His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition.

2. Not out of date; current.

   • 1973 December 20, “Hansen says Christmas time for thanks, hope”, in The Aberdeen Times‎^[1]:

     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.

   • 2008, Scott Cooper, Fritz Grutzner, Birk Cooper, Tips and Traps for Marketing Your Business‎^[2], McGraw-Hill, →ISBN, page 39:

     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[edit]

• (directly related to a topic): applicable, germane, in point (legal), pertinent, salient; See also Thesaurus:pertinent
• (not out of date): current, prevailing, prevalent, rife, up-to-date

Antonyms[edit]

• irrelevant (in binary cognitive schema, as compared with schematic spectrums allowing for notions of «directly relevant», «not directly relevant», «less relevant» and «especially relevant».)

Derived terms[edit]

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Translations[edit]

Further reading[edit]

• relevant in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• “relevant”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.

Anagrams[edit]

• levanter

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin relevans, present active participle of relevō (“lift up again, lighten, relieve”), from re- (“again”) + levō (“lift”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

relevant (comparative relevanter, superlative relevantst)

1. relevant

Descendants[edit]

• → Indonesian: relevan

French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

• IPA^(key): /ʁə.l(ə).vɑ̃/

Participle[edit]

relevant

1. present participle of relever

Further reading[edit]

• “relevant”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

German[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

• Rhymes: -ant

Adjective[edit]

relevant (strong nominative masculine singular relevanter, comparative relevanter, superlative am relevantesten)

1. relevant

   Synonyms: bedeutend, maßgeblich

   Antonyms: irrelevant, unbedeutend, unmaßgeblich

Declension[edit]

Derived terms[edit]

• systemrelevant

Further reading[edit]

• “relevant” in Duden online
• “relevant” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Latin[edit]

Verb[edit]

relevant

1. third-person plural present active indicative of relevō

Norwegian Bokmål[edit]

Adjective[edit]

relevant (neuter singular relevant, definite singular and plural relevante)

1. relevant

Antonyms[edit]

• irrelevant

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• relevans

References[edit]

• “relevant” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Norwegian Nynorsk[edit]

Adjective[edit]

relevant (neuter singular relevant, definite singular and plural relevante)

1. relevant

Antonyms[edit]

• irrelevant

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• relevans

References[edit]

• “relevant” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.

Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From French relevant.

Adjective[edit]

relevant m or n (feminine singular relevantă, masculine plural relevanți, feminine and neuter plural relevante)

1. relevant

Declension[edit]

Swedish[edit]

Adjective[edit]

relevant (comparative mer relevant, superlative mest relevant)

1. relevant

Declension[edit]

Inflection of relevant
Indefinite	Positive	Comparative	Superlative2
Common singular	relevant	mer relevant	mest relevant
Neuter singular	relevant	mer relevant	mest relevant
Plural	relevanta	mer relevanta	mest relevanta
Masculine plural3	relevante	mer relevanta	mest relevanta
Definite	Positive	Comparative	Superlative
Masculine singular1	relevante	mer relevante	mest relevante
All	relevanta	mer relevanta	mest relevanta
1) Only used, optionally, to refer to things whose natural gender is masculine. 2) The indefinite superlative forms are only used in the predicative. 3) Dated or archaic

Antonyms[edit]

• irrelevant

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• relevans

Further reading[edit]

• relevant in Svensk ordbok.

Have you ever heard the word relevant? Believe us when we say that it relates to your life and is an important word to know. It can help make your writing and speech informative and clear, and it can liven up your vocabulary. 

So, today’s word of the day is relevant. By the end of this comprehensive, unabridged guide to relevant, its definitions, its history, and more, you’ll have a full understanding of what this important word means and how to use it in your life. Let’s get started.

What Is the Definition of Relevant?

The word relevant (pronounced ‘rel ləvənt or ˈreləvənt) is an adjective that can be used all over the place. It has a simple definition that is fairly easy to understand. 

Here’s an official definition of the word relevant:

• Connected to, or pertinent to, the matter at hand; relating to what is happening or being talked about

The word relevant comes in a few forms. Turn it into the word relevance, and it becomes a noun referring to the connection or relation between two things. The adverb relevantly can be used to describe an action that is pertinent to a situation. 

Relevant also has significant legal bearing. This word is often used in a court of law to signify whether a piece of evidence proves a specific claim. 

Relevant is also commonly used in the world of data analysis and statistics. Measuring a statistic’s relevance is a measurement of how much statistical information is meeting the needs of a client. 

What Is the Etymology of the Word Relevant? 

To bring more clarity to the definition of relevant, let’s take a look at the word’s etymology and linguistics. By studying where the word came from, you can get a fuller grasp of its meaning and how to use it. 

So, let’s go back to the beginning. The word relevant has its earliest roots in the Latin present participle of relevare, which means “to lessen or to lighten, to help or assist.” We get the English word “relieve” from this root, too. 

Then the word evolved slightly, becoming the Medieval Latin relevans or relevatem, which means “helpful or dependant on.” 

From there, the word found its way into the French language in the form relevant, pronounced reh leh ‘vahn. Then, the word finally made its way into British English in the 16th century, combined with the same word from the Scot dialect, which was specifically used in a legal context. 

After the term made its way into the English language it did not really make its way into the limelight for much longer. In the 1700s, the noun form of the word, relevance, came about. This began to help the word become more popular. By the 1800s, it had become quite common.

What Are Some Examples of the Word Relevant in a Sentence? 

Here are some example sentences that use the word relevant. 

You said that he was Korean, but I don’t really see how that’s relevant to whether he should be a teacher here.

I’ll compile a list of relevant sources to help you in your research on restaurant apps. 

Latin may be a dead language, but because a great deal of English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian words come from it, it’s definitely still relevant today.

When we were writing the Middle English word lists, we didn’t include any new words created after 1700 because they weren’t relevant.

Before I go confront her, you need to tell me any relevant information you can so I can be prepared. 

Your honor, I don’t see how the defendant’s uncle is relevant when his alibi has already clearly put him miles from the scene of the crime on the night of the murder. 

I think the Norwegian and Swedish healthcare systems are absolutely relevant to the conversation about healthcare in the US. 

What Are Some Common Collocations for Relevant?

Because relevant is a fairly common word, there are some regularly used collocations that utilize it. Let’s go through a few of them. 

One very common collocation is the phrase “relevant information.” Oftentimes, people want to know information that is pertinent to what they’re trying to do. Sometimes, they exclusively want to know relevant information, so they might ask for it. 

Determining whether or not information is relevant is an important part of business, the justice system, and even regular conversation. 

Another common collocation is “hardly relevant.” This phrase is often used in arguments. If you’re talking to somebody and they bring up something that is out of pocket or not pertinent to the debate, you might tell them, “Well, that is hardly relevant!

What Are Some Synonyms for the Word Relevant?

Here are some synonyms for the word relevant that you might find in a thesaurus. 

• Significant
• Applicable
• Important
• Pertinent
• Related
• Compatible
• Suitable
• Apposite

What Are Some Antonyms?

Here are some antonyms for the word relevant. 

• Inapplicable
• Inappropriate
• Irrelevant 
• Unfitting
• Unrelated
• Unimportant

Conclusion

As you can see, the world relevant is an incredibly common and important word used in the English language. Including it into our vocabulary can help us communicate better with one another. 

Now you know everything you need to know about the word relevant. Use it in your writing, your conversation, and your daily life. If you ever need a refresher on this word, its meanings, and its etymology, come back to this article for the information you need. 

Sources

1. Relevance Definition | OECD Glossary of Statistical Terms 
2. Relevant | Cambridge English Dictionary 
3. Relevant | Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias 

Examples from texts

The reports to be submitted should chart a course for achieving the goals of Agenda 21, on the basis of analytical studies by the Secretariat and relevant specialized agencies.

В докладах, которые будут представлены, необходимо указать пути достижения целей Повестки дня на XXI век на основе аналитических исследований Секретариата и соответствующих специализированных учреждений.

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

Urges all relevant human rights mechanisms and procedures, as appropriate, to address the consequences of the acts, methods and practices of terrorist groups in their forthcoming reports to the Commission;

настоятельно призывает все соответствующие правозащитные механизмы и процедуры в соответствующих случаях рассматривать последствия актов, методов и практики террористических групп в своих докладах, которые предстоит представить Комиссии;

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

At the fifty-ninth session of the General Assembly this agenda item has been allocated to the First Committee based on the mandates of the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly.

В соответствии с мандатами, сформулированными в соответствующих резолюциях Генеральной Ассамблеи, на пятьдесят девятой сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи этот пункт повестки дня был передан на рассмотрение Первому комитету.

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

Solicitation of funds to complete those missing links in close cooperation with the relevant regional commissions and other regional and subregional integration organizations;

изыскивание средств, необходимых для завершения работы по созданию этих недостающих «звеньев», в тесном сотрудничестве с соответствующими региональными комиссиями и другими региональными и субрегиональными организациями по вопросам интеграции;

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

Article 30 of the draft agreement provides that, to be binding on the parties, the agreement must be approved by the General Assembly and ratified by the relevant constitutional authorities of Cambodia.

Статья 30 проекта соглашения предусматривает, что, чтобы стать обязательным для сторон, соглашение должно быть одобрено Генеральной Ассамблеей и ратифицировано соответствующими конституционными властями Камбоджи.

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

In the Basic Education Programme, training and study visits for relevant staff were conducted with various ministries and non-governmental organizations.

В рамках своей Программы базового образования ЮНИСЕФ совместно с различными министерствами и неправительственными организациями обеспечил проведение учебных и ознакомительных поездок для соответствующего персонала.

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

Administrative and financial regulations relevant to quick-impact projects were reviewed, simplified and circulated to concerned missions.

Пересмотрены в сторону упрощения и разосланы соответствующим миссиям административные и финансовые положения, касающиеся таких проектов.

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

However, at lower levels staff sometimes were not aware of relevant activities undertaken in the other organization and OIOS notes that this should be improved.

Однако рядовые сотрудники нередко не имеют никакого представления о деятельности, осуществляемой в других организациях, и УСВН указывает на необходимость устранения этого недостатка.

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

These units work in close contact with the police and other relevant authorities.

Эти подразделения тесно взаимодействуют с полицией и другими соответствующими органами.

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

Compliance with relevant national and regional legislation and international conventions and guidelines;

Выполнение необходимых требований национального и регионального законодательства, а также международных конвенций и рекомендаций;

Produced water (relevant to platforms only)

Попутная вода (только для платформ)

After the word “mandates”, insert the words “relevant to the right to development”;

После слова «мандатов» вставить слова «имеющих отношение к праву на развитие и».

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

If a radiation rotation angle is equal to 30° relevant to a respective capture angle 60°, taking place in peripheral channels of a lens, only about 5% of energy is transferred to a channel output.

При угле поворота излучения 30°, соответствующем углу захвата 60°, которое имеет место в периферийных каналах линзы, только около 5% энергии передается на выход канала.

Today’s dynamic risk environment demands that internal audit plans and activities remain adaptive, relevant, and aligned with the needs and expectations of important stakeholders and the most critical risks of the company.

В условиях динамичной среды рисков аудиторские планы должны оставаться адаптивными, релевантными и соответствовать критичным рискам компании, равно как и ожиданиям заинтересованных лиц.

The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe remains active in the region in various areas relevant to war crimes issues.

Организация по безопасности и сотрудничеству в Европе по-прежнему играет активную роль в регионе в различных областях, связанных с привлечением к ответственности за военные преступления.

© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год

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