# pertinent

**Pronunciation:** /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/ · PER-tin-ent

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

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.

## Synonyms

- relevant — General term for something connected to the subject.
- applicable — Suggests something that can be applied or used in a particular situation.
- germane — More formal and emphasizes being closely or significantly related.
- apposite — Highly formal, meaning very appropriate or suitable to the circumstances.

## Antonyms

- irrelevant — Not connected or important to the subject.
- unrelated — Having no connection with something else.
- extraneous — Not forming an essential part of something; irrelevant.

## Common patterns

- pertinent to — Relevant or applicable to a specific subject or situation. — His remarks were highly pertinent to the current economic crisis.

## Collocations

- pertinent information — The detective gathered all the pertinent information for the case.
- pertinent question — She asked a very pertinent question that made everyone think.
- pertinent details — Make sure to include only the pertinent details in your summary.

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