bearing upon or relating to the matter in hand; pertinent; to the point SYNONYMY NOTE: relevant implies close logical relationship with, and importance to, the matter under consideration [relevant testimony]; germane implies such close natural connection as to be highly appropriate or fit [your reminiscences are not truly germane to this discussion]; pertinent implies an immediate and direct bearing on the matter in hand [a pertinent suggestion]; apposite applies to that which is both relevant and happily suitable or appropriate [an apposite analogy]; applicable refers to that which can be brought to bear upon a particular matter or problem [your description is applicable to several people]; apropos is used of that which is opportune as well as relevant [an apropos remark]