Definition

The quality of being important or useful in a particular situation or context.

Example

The relevance of this study to current environmental issues cannot be overstated.

Conversation

Have you thought about the relevance of our project to current events?

Yeah, I think it's really important, especially with everything happening in the world.

Right? It makes our work feel more meaningful and impactful.

Absolutely! The relevance is what will engage people the most.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Relevance → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "levare" (meaning to raise or lift). The word "relevance" refers to something that is raised again in importance or significance in a particular context.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'raised again' in importance — 're-' means again, and 'levare' means to lift. This helps you remember that relevance is about the importance of something in a given situation.

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