RELEVANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RELEVANCE?

Need another word that means the same as “relevance”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “relevance” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Relevance” are: relevancy

Relevance as a Noun

Definitions of "Relevance" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “relevance” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate.
• The relation of something to the matter at hand.

Synonyms of "Relevance" as a noun (1 Word)

relevancy

The relation of something to the matter at hand.

Usage Examples of "Relevance" as a noun

• The quantity, quality, and relevance of links count towards your rating.
• This film has contemporary relevance.
• The Web does allow us to produce more articles of relevance to our readers.

Associations of "Relevance" (30 Words)

acknowledgement	A letter confirming receipt of something. There was no acknowledgement of the family s trauma.
affordable	Inexpensive; reasonably priced. Affordable homes.
applicable	Capable of being applied; having relevance. The same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims.
apposite	Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. The observations are apposite to the discussion.
appropriate	Take possession of by force, as after an invasion. The accused had appropriated the property.
apropos	Introducing a different topic. Your letter arrived apropos.
apt	Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. An apt pupil.
bearing	Characteristic way of bearing one s body. The Point is on a bearing of 015.
befitting	Appropriate to. Behavior befitting a father.
blandness	The quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner. The blandness of his confession enraged the judge.
congruous	Suitable or appropriate together. This explanation is congruous with earlier observations.
connection	A connecting shape. The plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta.
correct	Make right or correct. Correct behavior.
corrective	A device for treating injury or disease. Management were informed so that corrective action could be taken.
dovetail	Fit together tightly as if by means of a dovetail. Plan to enable parents to dovetail their career and family commitments.
equally	In amounts or parts that are the same in size. Follow up discussion is equally important.
factually	As a fact or based on fact. The evidence is legally and factually insufficient.
felicitous	Well chosen or suited to the circumstances. A felicitous speaker.
germane	Relevant to a subject under consideration. He asks questions that are germane and central to the issue.
opportune	Done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed. An opportune arrival.
pertinence	Relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand.
pertinent	Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand. Practitioners must consider all factors pertinent to a situation.
proper	Appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person’s character, needs. After this event three countries will progress to the World Cup proper.
relate	Be relevant to. People who are distantly related.
related	Associated with the specified item or process, especially causally. Painting and the related arts.
relevancy	The relation of something to the matter at hand.
relevant	Appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest. Her films are relevant for feminists today.
seemly	Conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste; decorous. I felt it was not seemly to observe too closely.
suit	Slang a businessman dressed in a business suit. What time would suit you.
suitable	Meant or adapted for an occasion or use. These toys are not suitable for children under five.