PERTINENT

apposite, apt, pertinent

(adjective) being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; “the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images”; “an apt reply”

pertinent

(adjective) having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; “a list of articles pertinent to the discussion”; “remarks that were to the point”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

pertinent (comparative more pertinent, superlative most pertinent)

important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant

Synonyms

• See also pertinent

Source: Wiktionary

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Per"ti*nent, a. Etym: [L. pertinens, -entis, p.pr. of pertinere: cf. F. pertinent. See Pertain.]

1. Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed; apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations or arguments; pertinent evidence.

2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.] "Pertinent unto faith." Hooker.

Syn.

– Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.

– Per"ti*nent*ly, adv.

– Per"ti*nent*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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