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  1. word choice - "Relevant to" vs. "relevant for" - English Language ...

    Feb 29, 2012 · Is there a rule to decide which is better: relevant to or relevant for? One is accusative and one dative but that doesn't really help me.

  2. Pertinent versus relevant- what's the usage difference

    Dec 4, 2014 · According to various dictionaries, relevant means having a bearing on the matter at hand. Pertinent means “relevant to the matter at hand. Similarly, impertinent can be irrelevant. …

  3. Is there a semantic difference between relevance and pertinence?

    Jan 8, 2011 · The dictionary defines relevant as being Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand whilst pertinent is defined as Relevant or applicable to a particular matter. Both …

  4. When do you use "relate to" versus "relate with"?

    Dec 30, 2016 · @RobbieGoodwin Interesting! So it sounds like 'relate to', with my intended meaning, came first, and it's even dubious as to whether I can use 'relate with' …

  5. "Most important" vs "most importantly" - English Language

    Oct 22, 2014 · I was always under impression that "most important" is correct usage when going through the list of things. We need to pack socks, toothbrushes for the trip, but most important …

  6. A word to convey "to make something relevant'

    Jul 6, 2017 · Is there a word that could convey the meaning of ' to make something relevant '? I am talking in the context of adapting and utilising certain art theories (contemporary art and …

  7. A word for something that is currently relevant [closed]

    May 22, 2018 · I feel like there is a word on the tip of my tongue for something that is particularly relevant in the current climate but I can't quite get it. Can anyone help me out?

  8. What is the difference between "as per" and "according to"?

    The particular construction as per my knowledge is unnatural - as per is normally only used in reference to some prior statement / school of thought. It more properly corresponds to in …

  9. "By the way" in formal writing - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Oct 20, 2012 · Can I say "By the way" in an official document or professional meeting and other important/formal times? I never saw any film which would include these words.

  10. If I feel that an answer isn't relevant, how do I express that?

    Feb 23, 2015 · If I feel that an answer isn't relevant to the given question, how can I express it more clearly? I am not able to come up with an appropriate word to describe what I wish to …