relevancy
noun/ˈrɛləvənsi/
Frequency rank: #16,873 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
Example sentence
The judge questioned the relevancy of the new evidence presented in court.
Synonyms & related words
- relevance
- pertinence
- applicability
- appropriateness
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