What is the root of word relevance please?

The root of the word "relevance" is the Latin word "relevāre", which means "to raise up" or "to lift up".

Here's how the word evolved:

* "Relevāre" (Latin) - to raise up

* "Relevāns" (Latin) - raising up

* "Relevāre" (French) - to raise up

* "Relevāns" (French) - raising up

* "Relevance" (English) - the quality of being relevant

So, essentially, "relevance" originally meant the act of raising something up to a higher level of importance or consideration. This makes sense because something that is relevant is something that is considered important or significant in relation to a specific context.