1. the quality or state of being relevant; connection to the matter at hand
Usage: formal; less common than ‘relevance’

Examples

• The lawyer questioned the relevancy of the witness’s testimony.
• Students often struggle to see the relevancy of historical events to modern life.
• The committee debated the relevancy of the proposed changes.
• Her comments lacked relevancy to the current discussion.
• The relevancy of this research to practical applications is unclear.
• Teachers must demonstrate the relevancy of their lessons to student interests.