relevance C1 Topic:Abstract Ideas US /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ See IPA manual Freq #15928 Meanings 1 noun The quality of being closely connected or useful to what is being discussed or dealt with. The lawyer questioned the relevance of the new evidence. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · the quality of being... relevancybearingpertinence ↔ Opposites irrelevance Appears in Phrases (1) See all particular relevance Special importance or a close connection to the specific matter under discussion. Adjective + noun Etymology From relevant + -ance. Topics Abstract Ideas External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # relevance **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ **Frequency rank:** 15928 ## Meanings 1. The quality of being closely connected or useful to what is being discussed or dealt with. ## Examples - The lawyer questioned the relevance of the new evidence. ## Antonyms - irrelevance ## Etymology From relevant + -ance. ## Topics - Abstract Ideas markdown