relevancy
noun/ˈrɛləvənsi/
Frequency rank: #16,873 most common English word
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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