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pertinent
What does pertinent mean?
pertinent (adjective): important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use pertinent in a sentence?
- A list of articles pertinent to the discussion. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce pertinent?
/ˈpɝtɪnɪnt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does pertinent come from?
Inherited from Middle English pertinent, borrowed from Old French pertinent and Latin pertinēns, pertinentem.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to pertinent
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “pertinent” mean?
important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant
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staying true to one's aims or principles; firm, resolute, unswerving
Not quite: that's what staunch means.
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
Not quite: that's what incumbent means.
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
Not quite: that's what exhaustive means.
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