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pertinent

[pur-tn-uhnt]

adjective

  1. pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant.

    pertinent details.

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pertinent

/ ˈɜːɪəԳ /

adjective

  1. relating to the matter at hand; relevant

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • pertinence noun
  • pertinency noun
  • pertinently adverb
  • nonpertinent adjective
  • nonpertinently adverb
  • unpertinent adjective
  • unpertinently adverb
  • ˈپԱԳٱ adverb
  • ˈپԱԳ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pertinent1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin pertinent- (stem of پŧԲ ), present participle of پŧ “to be applicable, pertain”; pertain, -ent
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pertinent1

C14: from Latin پŧԲ, from پŧ to pertain
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Synonym Study

See apt.
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Example Sentences

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To follow up, I asked whether Blumenthal specifically supported the two pertinent recommendations of the congressional commission.

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Speak to those behind the scenes at Tottenham and they will explain injuries have been the most pertinent factor behind their recent issues.

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But that does not answer the pertinent question: who do they try for now?

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Summer movie-loving begins with the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, five days of films pertinent to the experiences of U.S.

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If anything, it feels as though it is becoming ever more pertinent.

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