PERTINENCE

applicability, pertinence, pertinency

(noun) relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pertinence (countable and uncountable, plural pertinences)

The quality of being pertinent.

Anagrams

• penitencer

Source: Wiktionary


Per"ti*nence, Per"ti*nen*cy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. pertinence. See Pertinent.]

Definition: The quality or state of being pertinent; justness of relation to the subject or matter in hand; fitness; appositeness; relevancy; suitableness. The fitness and pertinency of the apostle's discourse. Bentley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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