Relevantly

Relevantly is the adverbial form of the adjective relevant, used to describe the manner in which something bears on or is pertinent to a subject. It signals that a statement, datum, or action has bearing on the issue under discussion.

Etymology: The adjective relevant derives from Latin relevans, meaning bearing on or affecting a matter, via Old French into English. The adverb relevantly is formed by adding the suffix -ly to relevant.

Usage: Relevantly is most often found in formal or scholarly writing and is less common in everyday speech. Examples: The witness spoke relevantly about the events, highlighting details that directly address the charge. The report was organized relevantly, with sections clearly tied to the research question. In many contexts, writers prefer phrases such as “in a relevant way” or simply use “relevant” to avoid potential awkwardness.

Related terms: The noun forms are relevance and relevancy (the latter is less common and often considered less standard). The adjective is relevant, and synonyms include pertinent, germane, and apropos. Usage notes: while relevantly is correct, it can feel archaic or pedantic outside specialized registers, and many readers prefer more straightforward constructions to express how something is related to the matter at hand.