Relevant

usgb/ˈreləvənt/
adjective

Directly connected to the subject or problem being discussed or considered.

Your comments are relevant to our discussion
Visual representation of "relevant" - Directly connected to the subject or problem being discussed or considered

Often appears as...

  • relevant information
  • relevant experience
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Subject Connection

Think of 'relevant' as a bridge that connects your words to the main topic of discussion.

Illustration for Subject Connection
In science class, bringing up the recent experiment is relevant.
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Exclude Irrelevance

Be cautious not to mention information that doesn't help progress the conversation or topic.

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I didn't mention my vacation, as it wasn't relevant to the business meeting.
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Stay on Point

Using 'relevant' keeps the focus sharp and discourages wandering off into unrelated subjects.

Illustration for Stay on Point
Let's keep our comments relevant, so we can finish the debate efficiently.
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applicableappositeconnectcorrelatormaterialmeaningfulpertinentrelatesignificant
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