relevance
word
Definition
Relevance is the quality of being closely connected or important to what is being considered or discussed.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and academic word. Often used in phrases like 'relevance to the topic' or 'of little relevance.' Can refer to both direct connection and importance. Don't confuse 'relevance' (importance/connection) with 'reliance' (dependence).
Spanish: relevanciaPortuguese (BR): relevânciaPortuguese (PT): relevânciaChinese (Simplified): 相关性 - 重要性Chinese (Traditional): 相關性 - 重要性Hindi: सार्थकता - महत्वArabic: أهمية - صلةBengali: প্রাসঙ্গিকতা - গুরুত্বRussian: актуальность - значимостьJapanese: 関連性 - 重要性Vietnamese: sự liên quan - sự thích hợpKorean: 관련성 - 적합성Turkish: ilgili olma - önemUrdu: مطابقت - اہمیتIndonesian: relevansi - keterkaitan
Example Sentences
The teacher explained the relevance of the lesson.
basic
Your question has no relevance to the topic.
basic
I don't understand the relevance of this information.
basic
Can you point out the relevance of this example to our discussion?
natural
Her experience gave extra relevance to her advice.
natural
The article lost its relevance after the new law was passed.
natural