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pertinent

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per·ti·nent  (pûrtn-nt)
adj.
Having logical precise relevance to the matter at hand. See Synonyms at relevant.

[Middle English, from Old French partenant, pertinent, from Latin pertinns, pertinent-, present participle of pertinre, to pertain; see pertain.]

perti·nence, perti·nen·cy n.
perti·nent·ly adv.

pertinent [ˈpɜːtɪnənt]
adj
relating to the matter at hand; relevant
[from Latin pertinēns, from pertinēre to pertain]
pertinence  n
pertinently  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.pertinent - having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion"; "remarks that were to the point"
relevant - having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; "the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research"
2.pertinent - being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
apropos - of an appropriate or pertinent nature

pertinent
adjective relevant, fitting, fit, material, appropriate, pat, suitable, proper, to the point, apt, applicable, apposite, apropos, admissible, germane, to the purpose, ad rem (Latin) She had asked some pertinent questions.
irrelevant, inappropriate, unfitting, unsuitable, unrelated, incongruous, discordant, immaterial
Translations
pertinent [ˈpɜːtɪnənt] ADJ [information, facts] → pertinente
evidence pertinent to the casepruebas f pertinentes al or que guardan relación con el caso
that is not pertinent to the discussioneso no es pertinente a or no está relacionado con la discusión
he asked some very pertinent questionshizo unas preguntas muy pertinentes
pertinent [ˈpɜːrtɪnənt] adjpertinent(e)
pertinent
adjrelevant (to für); informationsachdienlich
pertinent [ˈpɜːtɪnənt] adjpertinente
pertinent [ˈpɜːtɪnənt] adjpertinente


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In connection with this subject of "mysterious disappearance"--of which every memory is stored with abundant example--it is pertinent to note the belief of Dr.
Third in order is Thought,--that is, the faculty of saying what is possible and pertinent in given circumstances.
It is no grace to a judge, first to find that, which he might have heard in due time from the bar; or to show quickness of conceit, in cutting off evidence or counsel too short; or to prevent information by questions, though pertinent.
 
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