pertinent Definition
- 1relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite
- 2having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
Using pertinent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pertinent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The information was not pertinent to the investigation.
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She made some very pertinent observations about the company's future.
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The judge asked the witness to limit his testimony to matters pertinent to the case.
pertinent Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with pertinent
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He asked a pertinent question about the company's financial situation.
information that is relevant and important to the matter being discussed
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The report provided pertinent information about the company's performance.
experience that is relevant and important to the job or task at hand
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Her pertinent experience in marketing made her the ideal candidate for the job.
Origins of pertinent
from Old French 'apertenant', present participle of 'apertenir', meaning 'to belong'
Summary: pertinent in Brief
The term 'pertinent' [ˈpɜːtɪnənt] refers to something that is relevant or applicable to a particular matter, with clear and decisive relevance to the matter in hand. It is often used to describe questions, information, or experience that is important and useful in a given context, as in 'The judge asked the witness to limit his testimony to matters pertinent to the case.' Synonyms include 'relevant,' 'applicable,' and 'appropriate,' while antonyms include 'irrelevant,' 'inapplicable,' and 'inappropriate.'
