Meaning & Definition of Pertinent in English
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Pertinent
/pərtɪnɪnt/
adjective
1. Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
- "A list of articles pertinent to the discussion"
- "Remarks that were to the point"
synonym:
- pertinent
2. Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
- "The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"
- "An apt reply"
synonym:
- apposite,
- apt,
- pertinent
Examples of using
He asked a few pertinent questions.