pertinent (Meaning)

Wordnet

pertinent (s)

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

Webster

pertinent (a.)

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.

Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining.

pertinent Sentence Examples

  1. The pertinent information you provided elucidated the situation perfectly.
  2. Only the pertinent details are needed for this report.
  3. The interviewer asked pertinent questions to gauge the candidate's abilities.
  4. The consultant's advice was highly pertinent to our business strategy.
  5. The article contained pertinent statistics that supported the author's claims.
  6. The judge ruled that the evidence was not pertinent to the case.
  7. We have received pertinent updates on the project's progress.
  8. The memo from management contained pertinent instructions for the staff.
  9. The pertinent facts must be presented clearly and concisely.
  10. The research paper included only pertinent references and citations.

FAQs About the word pertinent

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand, being of striking appropriateness and pertinenceBelonging or related to the subject or matter in hand

applicable,relevant,relative, pointed, important, to the point, apposite, germane, appropriate, fitting

insignificant,irrelevant, impertinent, minor, inapposite, little, impertinent, trivial, insignificant, extraneous

The pertinent information you provided elucidated the situation perfectly.

Only the pertinent details are needed for this report.

The interviewer asked pertinent questions to gauge the candidate's abilities.

The consultant's advice was highly pertinent to our business strategy.