Definitions for: Pertinent


[adj] being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
[adj] having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion"; "remarks that were to the point"



Webster (1913) Definition: Per"ti*nent, a. [L. pertinens, -entis, p. pr. of
pertinere: cf. F. pertinent. See Pertain.]
1. Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit
or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed;
apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations
or arguments; pertinent evidence.

2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.]
``Pertinent unto faith.'' --Hooker.

Syn: Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit. --
Per"ti*nent*ly, adv. -- Per"ti*nent*ness, n.

Synonyms: apposite, appropriate, apropos, apt, relevant, to the point(p)

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