relevance
noun/ˈrɛləvəns/
Frequency rank: #5,697 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
Example sentence
The professor questioned the relevance of that old study to modern medical practice.
Synonyms & related words
- applicability
- pertinence
- importance
- significance
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