Also means
significant
Usage Note
Rilevante is a false friend for English speakers — it does NOT mean 'relieving' but rather 'significant' or 'noteworthy.' It is widely used in formal and academic writing. The related verb rilevare means 'to detect' or 'to take over (a business),' and rilievo means 'relief' (geography) or 'importance.' Distinguish from pertinente (pertinent, on-topic).
Examples
"Ha fornito un contributo rilevante alla ricerca."
Natural Translation
He provided a significant contribution to the research.
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