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Relevance

Alt. of Relevancy

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Applicability 76% connected

The quality of being applicable or fit to be applied.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Cogency 76% connected

The quality of being cogent; power of compelling conviction; conclusiveness; force.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Materiality 76% connected

The quality or state of being material; material existence; corporeity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pertinence 76% connected

Alt. of Pertinency

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Pertinency 76% connected

The quality or state of being pertinent; justness of relation to the subject or matter in hand; fitness; appositeness; relevancy; suitableness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Point 76% connected

To appoint.

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Broader term 2

Connection 76% connected

The act of connecting, or the state of being connected; junction; union; alliance; relationship.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Connexion 76% connected

Connection. See Connection.

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Relevant 74% connected

Relieving; lending aid or support.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Relevant 74% connected

Relieving; lending aid or support.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Relevancy 92% connected

The quality or state of being relevant; pertinency; applicability.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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