pertinence (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

Definition

The quality of being relevant to a particular matter or subject; appropriateness.

Examples

• The pertinence of his remarks was questioned by the audience.

• We need to focus on the pertinence of these findings to our research.

• Her comments lacked pertinence and seemed out of place.

How to Use pertinence

pertinence to (prepositional phrase)

The quality of being relevant to a specific subject or situation. — "The pertinence of the evidence to the case was clear."

Synonyms of pertinence

Words with a similar meaning to pertinence:

• relevance
• applicability
• germane
• aptness

Antonyms of pertinence

Words with the opposite meaning to pertinence:

• irrelevance
• inapplicability

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