relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance
also : something relevant

Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case
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But a decade later, there's something fascinating about some of its AI musings and predictions that propel it into relevancy, just like beloved classics from the 1980s like RoboCop. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The two young stars for the team have had flashes, but there has not been enough consistency to push them into offensive relevancy. Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Others may want to be in the mix to boost their own relevancy. Torey Van Oot, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025 What sells out in fashion gets determined by an ever-changing mix of relevancy, popularity, emotion, and access. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relevancy was in 1561

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“Relevancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevancy. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

Legal Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

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