relevance
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Definitions
n.
The quality of being closely connected with and important to the matter at hand
相关性;关联性;现实意义
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedNoun of relevant: the state of being 'lifted up to the matter,' i.e. bearing on it. Often used about whether something still matters today — a brand can lose its relevance.
Root lev still carries 12 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.cultural relevance文化相关性
- 2.lose relevance失去意义
- 3.question the relevance质疑其关联性
- 4.contemporary relevance当代意义
Example Sentences
- 1.
Critics questioned the relevance of the old law in a digital world.
- 2.
The brand worked hard to stay culturally relevant and not lose relevance.