Rel"e*vant (-vant), a. [F. relevant, p. pr. of relever to raise again,
to relieve. See Relieve.] 1. Relieving; lending aid or support. [R.]
Pownall.
2. Bearing upon, or properly applying to, the case in hand; pertinent;
applicable.
Close and relevant arguments have very little hold on the passions.
Sydney Smith.