Relevant
Example: Diese Informationen sind für die Entscheidung sehr relevant.
Definition
"Relevant" describes information or factors that are closely connected and significant to a particular matter or decision, such as in the phrase 'Diese Informationen sind für die Entscheidung sehr relevant,' meaning these information are very important for the decision.
Etymology
The word "relevant" comes from the Latin verb 'relevare,' meaning to raise up or relieve. It entered English through French, carrying the sense of something being significant or pertinent to a matter. Did you know? The original Latin roots hint at the idea of lifting something up as important or worthy of attention.
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"Relevant" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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