'relevance' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'relevare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'levare' meant 'to raise.'

'relevare' transformed into the French word 'relever,' and eventually became the modern English word 'relevance' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to raise or lift again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being pertinent or applicable.'