Synonyms and antonyms of Relevant and appropriate in British Thesaurus

relevant (adjective)

directly connected with and important to what is being discussed or considered

appropriate (adjective)

suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose

applicable (adjective)

relevant to or affecting a particular situation or group of people

live (adjective)

a live issue continues to be important and relevant

pertinent (adjective)

formal relevant to something

salient (adjective)

formal a salient fact, issue, or feature is one that is especially noticeable or relevant

apposite (adjective)

formal relevant and appropriate to what is happening or being discussed

germane (adjective)

formal relevant to a subject that is being discussed

to the point ()

relevant and worth paying attention to

fit (verb)

if someone or something fits somewhere, they are small enough or the right size and shape to go there

accordingly (adverb)

in a way that is suitable for the situation

-appropriate (suffix)

used with nouns to make adjectives indicating that something is suitable for a particular group or context

appropriateness (noun)

the fact or quality of being suitable or right for a particular situation or purpose

apropos (adjective)

formal appropriate or relevant

as appropriate ()

in the way that is relevant or suitable

fit (noun)

used for saying whether something is the right size and shape for someone or something

fit together ()

if things fit together, they are the right size or shape so that you can join them

fit together ()

if ideas or facts fit together, they can be joined to make a sensible story or explanation

hit the spot ()

to be exactly what you want or need

material (noun)

someone who is suitable for a particular job or situation

proportional (adjective)

correct or suitable in size, amount, or degree when considered in relation to something else

proportional (adjective)

keeping the same relationship of size or amount to something else

proportionate (adjective)

correct or suitable in size, amount, or degree when considered in relation to something else

proportionate (adjective)

keeping the same relationship of size or amount to something else

relevance (noun)

the quality of being directly connected with and important to something else

right (adjective)

the right person or thing for someone or something has exactly the qualities that are wanted or needed

significantly (adverb)

in a way that is relevant or that has an important effect on something

topical (adjective)

relating to a subject that is of particular interest at the present time

what’s good for the goose is good for the gander ()

used for saying that if something is good or acceptable for one person it is therefore good or acceptable for another person