Cool MateRelevance
UK /["/ˈreləvəns/","/ˈreləvənsi/"]/US /["/ˈreləvəns/","/ˈreləvənsi/"]/
Definition
a close connection with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in
In simple words: How important something is to a topic.
Examples
- I don't see the relevance of your question.
- What he said has no direct relevance to the matter in hand.
- a classic play of contemporary relevance
Usage notes
Used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. Avoid in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'relevance' like a 'relay'—it's about passing important information.
Collocations
- relevance to
- question of relevance
- lack of relevance
Synonyms
- importance
- significance
- pertinence
- applicability
Antonyms
- irrelevance
- insignificance
- unimportance
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'relevant' (adjective) when talking about importance.
- Used incorrectly as a verb.
- Overgeneralized to all topics when it may only apply to specific contexts.