Relevant
['relɪv(ə)nt] or ['rɛləvənt]
Definition
(adj.) 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' .
Typist: Tim--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Relieving; lending aid or support.
(a.) Bearing upon, or properly applying to, the case in hand; pertinent; applicable.
(a.) Sufficient to support the cause.
Edited by Daniel
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Pertinent, applicable, fit, proper, apt, suitable, appropriate, apposite, to the purpose, to the point.
Checker: Spenser
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Appropriate, pertinent, apt, applicable, bearing
ANT:Inappropriate, impertinent, irrelevant
Checked by Aron
Examples
- I say this here for two reasons--because I hope to avoid the critical attack of the genuine Marxian specialist, and because the observation is, I believe, relevant to our subject. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- If political science could travel in the direction suggested, its criticism would be relevant, its proposals practical. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- You cannot go to any of the great philosophers even for the outlines of a statecraft which shall be fairly complete, and relevant to American life. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- But in perspective there can be little question that of all governments democracy is the most relevant. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- I am glad of all details, remarked my friend, whether they seem to you to be relevant or not. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- He unconsciously, from the motivation of his occupation, reaches out for all relevant information, and holds to it. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- From this center, any material becomes relevant in so far as it is needed to help appreciate the significance of human activities and relations. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Relevant it is in that it suggests the importance of style, of propaganda, the popularization of ideas. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- The moon is up, was his first not quite relevant remark, pointing with his whip across the moor. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- This puts the argument upon a plane where discussion is relevant. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- I hope to show that it alone can keep step with life; it alone is humanly relevant; and it alone achieves valuable results. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- All the more reason, therefore, for an attitude of mind which actively welcomes suggestions and relevant information from all sides. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
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