pertinent

[ pur-tn-uhnt ]

adjective

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

   pertinent details.

   Synonyms: suitable, fit, fitting, applicable, appropriate

   Antonyms: irrelevant

pertinent

/ ˈpɜːtɪnənt /

adjective

1. relating to the matter at hand; relevant

Derived Forms

• ˈpertinently, adverb
• ˈpertinence, noun

Other Words From

• per·ti·nence [pur, -tn-, uh, ns], per·ti·nen·cy [pur, -tn-, uh, n-see], noun
• per·ti·nent·ly adverb
• non·per·ti·nent adjective
• non·per·ti·nent·ly adverb
• un·per·ti·nent adjective
• un·per·ti·nent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of pertinent¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin pertinent- (stem of pertinēns ), present participle of pertinēre “to be applicable, pertain”; pertain, -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of pertinent¹

C14: from Latin pertinēns, from pertinēre to pertain

Synonym Study

See apt.

Example Sentences

Alison Ashworth, a senior solicitor advocate in motoring law, explained the number of penalty points were "not necessarily a pertinent consideration" when it comes to these arguments.

From BBC

That is particularly pertinent given their commissioner Greg Norman has admitted that the absence of a big network contract has provided considerable “headwinds” against LIV’s development.

From BBC

And, the investigation found, the department has omitted pertinent facts about the deaths in communications to the families of the dead and to the public.

From Los Angeles Times

Ergo, against this history Milioti’s physical attributes are entirely pertinent to how we perceive Sofia.

From Salon

But arguably the more pertinent charge, diplomatically at least, is the allegation that the Labour Party as an institution is formally coming to the aid of the Democrats.

From BBC

Related Words

• admissible
• applicable
• appropriate
• germane
• opportune
• related