relevance - Master This Word
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relevance Word Meanings
- the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
- importance or significance in relation to something
- the degree to which something is pertinent
relevance Example Sentences
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relevance Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈrɛl.ə.vəns/
US
/ˈrɛl.ə.vəns/
relevance Word Etymology
The word 'relevance' derives from 'relevare' (to lift up) + 'ent' (suffix). Origin: Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a person lifting a heavy load, making it relevant to their journey ahead—only what is useful is carried forward.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I shift my seat, move my hand to scroll, and push the page to bring thoughts into view. I adjust the focus, pull a line of ideas closer, and watch how they line up with the task. The effort feels steady, like keeping a thread from slipping as I decide what to keep in sight. That sense of relevance grows from the moment I keep the most important thread visible as I work.
Real Context
Relevance is the quality of being closely connected to the matter at hand. In everyday use, people judge how relevant a fact, argument, or piece of information is to a specific problem, question, or goal. It isn't about being the most important thing in general; it is about a direct link that helps you solve a current issue. In business, education, and media, presenting information with strong relevance makes your message persuasive and efficient. Learners often confuse relevance with importance or relatedness alone; the key is the practical connection to the topic, audience needs, and timing.
Usage Reminders
- • Check how each detail ties to the question
- • Distinguish relevance from general importance
- • Use concrete examples to show applicability
- • Consider audience needs and timing
- • Prioritize the most relevant data first
- • Paraphrase to test for true relevance
Common Misconceptions
- Relevance means importance for everyone, not just the topic
- If it is about the topic, it is automatically relevant
- Relevance equals merely being related, with no need for direct links
- More data means more relevance
- Relevance is the same as being on the same general subject
Thinking Differences
In English, relevance is often tied to practical usefulness and a direct link to a question; learners may blur it with importance or general topic proximity.
Learning Tips
- Identify the exact question or task you are addressing
- Pinpoint which facts directly support your answer
- Avoid filler data; prioritize what changes the outcome
- Check the audience and context to test usefulness
- Practice rewriting statements to highlight relevance
- Compare sources to confirm direct connections
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'relevance'?
A.Happiness
B.Friendship
C.Importance
D.Anger
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'relevance' correctly?
A.I like to eat pizza.
B.Her experience is of great relevance to the topic.
C.The book was very long.
D.He dances beautifully.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'relevance'?
A.Unimportant
B.Irrelevant
C.Pertinence
D.Superfluous
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'relevance'?
A.Inconsequence
B.Importance
C.Relevancy
D.Applicability
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would 'relevance' be important?
A.Studying for exams
B.Watching TV shows
C.Cooking dinner
D.Playing video games
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