pertinent

CEFRC1

/ˈpəːtɪnənt/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Directly related and useful to the subject being discussed.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.

Examples

  • As for the theoretical side, Peterson's claim is pertinent to our discussion.

  • Computer technology is indispensable to access many pertinent items of data.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A right that attaches to land, in Scots law.

More examples

In context

  • Fourthly, I have made an effort to call the attention of the reader to the pertinent literature.

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Origin

adjective

Inherited from Middle English pertinent, borrowed from Old French pertinent and Latin pertinēns, pertinentem.