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单词 pertinent
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pertinent

adjective

per·​ti·​nent ˈpər-tə-nənt How to pronounce pertinent (audio)
ˈpərt-nənt
: having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
pertinently adverb

Synonyms

  • applicable
  • apposite
  • apropos
  • germane
  • material
  • pointed
  • relative
  • relevant
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Example Sentences

At the dawn of the common-law court system, jurors took their places as residents of the neighborhood where the pertinent events had occurred, who were assumed to possess special knowledge of the facts and, more important, of every witness's credibility. Hiller B. Zobel, American Heritage, July/August 1995 A more pertinent question than "What am I?" is "How can I be who I am and still hack it in America?" C. Eric Lincoln, Lure and Loathing, 1993 But as my moment of fame ticks by, a more pertinent issue persists: What hath CNN wrought in the worlds of communications, of diplomacy, of politics? Peter Arnett, Washington Post, 25-31 Mar. 1991 No recurrent symbolism in the Odyssey is more pertinent than the long and deliberate stripping its hero undergoes: of his ships, of his men, of his hopes, of his clothes, even of his very skin on the cliffs of Corfu. John Fowles, Island, 1978 he impressed the jury with his concise, pertinent answers to the attorney's questions
Recent Examples on the Web If any medications or supplements are found at the scene or if pertinent information is in the person’s medical records, those are passed along to the pathologist to help establish cause of death, Nava said. Samantha Young, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 The pertinent information is how much Saban will make this season. Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 If any medications or supplements are found at the scene or if pertinent information is in the person’s medical records, those are passed along to the pathologist to help establish cause of death, Nava said. Samantha Young, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 If any medications or supplements are found at the scene or if pertinent information is in the person's medical records, those are passed along to the pathologist to help establish cause of death, Nava said. Samantha Young, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2022 Some pertinent information: The statute of limitations is three years for routine issues and six years for many major ones, but the clock doesn’t start to run until a return is filed. Laura Saunders, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Then, incorporate only the information pertinent to doing that specific job in the resume. Robin Ryan, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Reading and watching educational videos could be just as pertinent as coding. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Make sure to publish pertinent content about the finance industry that helps engage, inform and educate a target audience. Amine Rahal, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin pertinent-, pertinens, present participle of pertinēre — see pertain

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pertinent

adjective

per·​ti·​nent ˈpər-tə-nənt How to pronounce pertinent (audio)
: relating to the subject that is being thought about or discussed : relevant
a pertinent question

pertinent

adjective

as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand he impressed the jury with his concise, pertinent answers to the attorney's questions

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • relevant
  • applicable
  • germane
  • important
  • relative
  • appropriate
  • pointed
  • apposite
  • useful
  • apropos
  • meaningful
  • material
  • to the point
  • suitable
  • fitting
  • apt
  • significant
  • allowable
  • admissible
  • sensible
  • fit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • irrelevant
  • immaterial
  • inapplicable
  • impertinent
  • extraneous
  • unimportant
  • trivial
  • pointless
  • minor
  • inapposite
  • little
  • insignificant
  • inconsequential
  • frivolous
  • trifling
  • irrelative
  • negligible
  • meaningless
  • slight
  • useless
  • inappropriate
  • unsuitable
  • purposeless
  • inadmissible
  • inapt
  • senseless
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of pertinent are applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, and relevant. While all these words mean "relating to or bearing upon the matter in hand," pertinent stresses a clear and decisive relevance.

a pertinent observation

While the synonyms applicable and pertinent are close in meaning, applicable suggests the fitness of bringing a general rule or principle to bear upon a particular case.

the rule is not applicable in this case

The synonyms apposite and pertinent are sometimes interchangeable, but apposite suggests a felicitous relevance.

add an apposite quotation to the definition

The words apropos and pertinent are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, apropos suggests being both relevant and opportune.

the quip was apropos

Although the words germane and pertinent have much in common, germane may additionally imply a fitness for or appropriateness to the situation or occasion.

a point not germane to the discussion

While in some cases nearly identical to pertinent, material implies so close a relationship that it cannot be dispensed with without serious alteration of the case.

facts material to the investigation

The words relevant and pertinent can be used in similar contexts, but relevant implies a traceable, significant, logical connection.

found material relevant to her case
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