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Definition of Relevant
1. Adjective. Having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. "The scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research"
Similar to: Applicable, Germane, Pertinent
Antonyms: Irrelevant
Derivative terms: Relevance, Relevancy
Antonyms: Irrelevant
Derivative terms: Relevance, Relevancy
Definition of Relevant
1. a. Relieving; lending aid or support.
Definition of Relevant
1. pertaining to the matter at hand [adj]
Medical Definition of Relevant
1. Bearing upon or properly applying to the matter at hand, affording evidence tending to prove or disprove the matters at issue or under discussion. Origin: L. Relevare = to raise up, lift up This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)