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Pertinent
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed; apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations or arguments; pertinent evidence.
2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.] "Pertinent unto faith." Hooker.
Synonyms: Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit. Per"ti*nent*ly, adv. Per"ti*nent*ness, n.