pertinent

pertinent (ˈpɜːtɪnənt)

—*adj*
	relating to the matter at hand; relevant

[C14: from Latin pertinēns, from pertinēre to pertain]

'pertinence

—n

'pertinently

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

pertinent

late 14c., from Anglo-Fr. purtinaunt (1278), from O.Fr. partenant (1246), from L. pertinentem (nom. pertinens) "pertaining," prp. of pertinere "to relate, concern" (see pertain).

Example sentences

And in an age where social sharing has grown far more relevant than ever

before, that's a huge chunk of pertinent information.

The governor, he said, doesn't have all the pertinent information needed to

make such decisions.

But for many scientists, the more pertinent question was whether such an

exercise program would really help people lose weight.

Every statute pertinent to federal estate matters is indexed for quick

reference .

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