Pertinent: meaning, definitions and examples

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pertinent

 

[ หˆpษœหrtษชnษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

relevant information

having a clear connection to the matter at hand; appropriate or suitable

Synonyms

applicable, appropriate, related, relevant

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer asked only pertinent questions during the trial.
  • Please provide only pertinent data for the presentation.
Context #2 | Adjective

important details

having great importance or significance

Synonyms

crucial, important, significant, vital

Examples of usage

  • The CEO made a pertinent announcement about the company's future.
  • It is pertinent to address this issue immediately.

Translations

Translations of the word "pertinent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pertinente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฌเค‚เคงเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช relevant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ relevan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ะตั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ istotny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–ข้€ฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pertinent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pertinente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilgili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋ จ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูˆ ุตู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ relevantnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ relevantnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ธๅ…ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ relevanten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐeigandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™laqษ™dar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pertinente

Etymology

The word 'pertinent' originated from the Latin word 'pertinere', which means 'to belong'. It entered the English language in the 14th century, evolving to its current meaning of being relevant or applicable. Over time, 'pertinent' has become a commonly used adjective to describe information or details that are directly related to a particular subject or situation.

See also: impertinent, pertinence, pertinency.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,212 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.