RELEVANT
relevant
(adjective) 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”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
relevant (comparative more relevant, superlative most relevant)
Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
Not out of date; current.
Synonyms
• (directly related to a topic): applicable, germane, in point (legal), pertinent, salient; See also pertinent
• (not out of date): current, prevailing, prevalent, rife, up-to-date
Antonyms
• irrelevant
Anagrams
• levanter
Source: Wiktionary
Rel"e*vant (-vant), a. Etym: [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. (SScots Law)
Definition: Sufficient to support the cause.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition