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Definition of “pertinent

pertinent (ˈpɜːtɪnəntPronunciation for pertinent

Definitions

adjective

  1. relating to the matter at hand; relevant

Alternative Forms

ˈpertinence noun ˈpertinently adverb

Word Origin

C14: from Latin pertinēns,  from pertinēre to pertain

Usage examples

  • Like Detective-Inspector Porritt, Sloan was persistent, polite and pertinent but he was now a man with extra purpose.
    Aird, Catherine, A Dead Liberty (1986)
  • Finally, Rachel Dixon has a pertinent question to ask the Iceland frozen-food chain about its own-brand Beef Lasagne.
    New Scientist (1999)
  • Ann Harwood Ajax (Asking their sexual orientation might be more pertinent )
    Toronto Sun (2003)
  • The sad story could not have come at a more pertinent time.
    Sun, News of the World (2002)
  • The main thrust of our thinking was still towards assembling all information pertinent to the selection of a landing site.
    Admiral Sandy Woodward, With Patrick Robinson, ONE HUNDRED DAYS (2003)

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