relevance

Word parts

relevant + -ance

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ or /ˈrɛl.ə.vən(t)s/

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• Hyphenation: rel‧e‧vance

Noun

Singular relevance

Plural none

1. Something's relevance is its connection to a topic in a meaningful way.

   I don't understand the relevance of your question.

   That's true, but it doesn't have any particular relevance to our situation.

Related words

• relevant
• irrelevance