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Synonyms of relevant

10 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for relevant is applicable. Other synonyms of relevant are pertinent, salient and germane. The opposite of relevant is irrelevant.

Synonyms and similar words for relevant

adjectiveDirectly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.

adjectiveNot out of date; current.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • germaneRelated to a topic of discussion or consideration.
  • in pointAppropriate, relevant, pertinent.
  • pertinentImportant with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
  • salientWorthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

Opposite of relevant

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of relevant

  1. adjective Related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
  2. adjective Directly related, connected, or pertinent, with important ramifications or implications.
  3. adjective Not out of date; current.

Full definition of relevant

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Questions about synonyms of relevant

What is another word for relevant?
Relevant has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as applicable, pertinent, salient and germane.
What is the opposite of relevant?
The opposite of relevant is irrelevant.
What does relevant mean?
Relevant means related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: relevant (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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