PERTINENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pertinent mean? • PERTINENT (adjective)
The adjective PERTINENT has 2 senses:
1. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
2. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
Familiarity information: PERTINENT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• PERTINENT (adjective)
Meaning:
Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
Synonyms:
pertinent; to the point
Context examples:
a list of articles pertinent to the discussion / remarks that were to the point
Similar:
relevant (having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue)
Meaning:
Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
Synonyms:
apposite; pertinent; apt; appropriate
Context examples:
the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images / an apt reply
Similar:
apropos (of an appropriate or pertinent nature)
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