'Pertinent' definitions:
Definition of 'pertinent'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion"; "remarks that were to the point"
adjective
Definition of 'Pertinent'
From: GCIDE
- Pertinent \Per"ti*nent\, a. [L. pertinens, -entis, p. pr. of pertinere: cf. F. pertinent. See Pertain.]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.] "Pertinent unto faith." --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit. [1913 Webster] -- {Per"ti*nent*ly}, adv. -- {Per"ti*nent*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'pertinent'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- a propos,
- ad rem,
- admissible,
- affinitive,
- appertaining,
- applicable,
- applying,
- apposite,
- appropriate,
- apropos,
- apt,
- associative,
- belonging,
- comparable,
- comparative,
- congenial,
- connective,
- correlative,
- en rapport,
- fitting,
- germane,
- in point,
- involving,
- linking,
- material,
- pertaining,
- proportionable,
- proportional,
- proportionate,
- referable,
- referring,
- relating,
- relational,
- relative,
- relevant,
- suitable,
- sympathetic,
- to the point,
- to the purpose