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pertinent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɝtənənt/ · UK /ˈpɜːtɪnənt/

pertinent means: Directly connected with the subject being discussed and important to it.

adjective

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Directly connected with the subject being discussed and important to it.

  • She asked a pertinent question.
  • Please include only pertinent details.
  • His experience is particularly pertinent to this discussion.

How to use it: pertinent to something (These facts are pertinent to the case.)

Similar words: relevant, applicable

Opposites: irrelevant

Common phrases: pertinent information, pertinent question, pertinent to something

Questions about pertinent

What does pertinent mean?

Directly connected with the subject being discussed and important to it.

What is pertinent in other languages?

Türkçe: ilgili · Español: pertinente · Français: pertinent · Deutsch: relevant · Italiano: pertinente · 日本語: 関連する

How do you pronounce pertinent?

In American English /ˈpɝtənənt/; in British English /ˈpɜːtɪnənt/.

How do you use pertinent in a sentence?

She asked a pertinent question. Please include only pertinent details.

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