pertinent (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/
Definition
Directly relating to the matter at hand; relevant.
Examples
The lawyer asked only pertinent questions during the cross-examination.
Please include only pertinent information in your report, not unnecessary details.
Her observations were very pertinent to our discussion about the project's challenges.
How to Use pertinent
- pertinent to (prepositional phrase)
- Relevant or applicable to a specific subject or situation. — "His remarks were highly pertinent to the current economic crisis."
Synonyms of pertinent
Words with a similar meaning to pertinent:
Antonyms of pertinent
Words with the opposite meaning to pertinent:
Browse the full Anaversity dictionary