relevant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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

WordNet

Rel"e*vant adjective
Etymology
F. relevant, p. pr. of relever to raise again, to relieve. See Relieve.
Definitions
  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) Sufficient to support the cause.

Webster 1913