relevance
Pronunciation: [ˈrɛl.ə.vəns]
Word
Context: "similarity"
(noun) how important or connected something is to a particular topic. When something has relevance, it means it matters in that situation. For example, if you're studying for a math test, the math problems have relevance because they help you learn.
Example
The teacher explained the relevance of the math problems to our real-life situations.
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The movie's plot had little relevance to the main theme we were discussing in class.
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Why is this information important in our discussion?
Context: "relationship"
(noun) how connected or appropriate something is in a specific context. It’s like asking if what you're saying makes sense for what you're talking about. If your response is relevant, it fits well with the topic being discussed.
Example
Her comments were really relevant to what we were talking about.
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His jokes were funny but not relevant to the meeting's purpose.
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Is my answer relevant to the question being asked?
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