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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His constitutional rights, particularly the Eighth Amendment, fails relevancy here because Kohberger is segregated from all other inmates, thus being reasonably protected from physical harm. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025 In 2022, spurred on by how streaming and vinyl sales afforded her a continuing and lucrative relevancy, Melanie and her manager, Dave Thompson, delved into her voluminous archives to develop deluxe reissues of her entire album catalog. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 The brand, which had previously slipped from the pop culture relevancy of its heyday, saw its stock jump by double digits after Sweeney’s campaign debuted. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 31 July 2025 These collaborations combine local relevancy with Mastercard’s global scale and technological capabilities, providing a compelling response to rising nationalistic trends. Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 24 June 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 29 Aug. 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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