Definition of Pertinent
Pertinent
per·ti·nent
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(adjective)
clearly applicable and/or relevant to the matter or context being dealt with;
e.g. The discussions on the economy and foreign policy were clearly pertinent to that political speech. .
(adjective)
decisively relating or pertaining to the matter being considered;
e.g. The professor left time for pertinent questions at the end of her lecture.
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