PERTINENCY
applicability, pertinence, pertinency
(noun) relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pertinency (usually uncountable, plural pertinencies)
The quality of being pertinent to the matter at hand; relevance.
(countable, dated) Something that is relevant to the matter at hand.
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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