Relevance
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. The degree to which something is related or useful to what is being discussed or done.
“The research findings have direct relevance to current public health policies.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/
Syllables
rel·e·vance
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Synonyms
Antonyms
irrelevance
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Wordle
Contains 'RELEV' root and '-ANCE' ending; watch for double 'E'
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; 'V' and 'C' create strong scoring opportunities
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