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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
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 case → pruebas f pertinentes al or que guardan relación con el caso that is not pertinent to the discussion → eso no es pertinente a or no está relacionado con la discusión he asked some very pertinent questions → hizo unas preguntas muy pertinentes pertinent adj → relevant (to für); information → sachdienlich How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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