relevant
/ˈrel.ə.vənt/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 2CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
Key Academic Collocations
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relevantrelevantedrelevantingrelevanttionrelevantive
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
formal alternative to relevantacademic termscholarly equivalentadvanced synonym
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Scholars and researchers frequently utilize relevant when formulating theoretical frameworks in academic publications."
"In IELTS Writing Task 2, integrating terms like "relevant" enhances lexical precision and strengthens analytical coherence."
"The data presented in the graph highlights how relevant correlates with long-term socioeconomic indicators."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Sublist 2 core vocabulary. Excellent for demonstrating Lexical Resource precision in Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2.