CEFR C1

pertinence

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: relevance, applicability, germane, aptness

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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."

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