Found 2 items, similar to Pertinent.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: pertinent
pertinent
adj 1: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand;
“a list of articles pertinent to the discussion”;
“remarks that were to the point” [syn:
to the point(p)
]
2: being of striking appropriateness and pertinence;
“the
successful copywriter is a master of apposite and
evocative verbal images”;
“an apt reply” [syn:
apposite,
appropriate,
apt]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Pertinent
Pertinent
\Per"ti*nent\, a. [L. pertinens, -entis, p. pr. of
pertinere: cf. F. pertinent. See
Pertain.]
1. Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit
or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed;
apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations
or arguments; pertinent evidence.
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2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.]
“Pertinent unto faith.” --Hooker.
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Syn: Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.
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Per"ti*nent*ly, adv. --
Per"ti*nent*ness, n.
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