Pertinency
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɜː(ɹ)tɪnənsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pertinency is a noun meaning The quality of being pertinent to the matter at hand; relevance.
Meaning
The quality of being pertinent to the matter at hand; relevance.
More Meanings
- (countable, dated) Something that is relevant to the matter at hand.
Example Sentences
We note the following pertinencies […]
The fitness and pertinency of the apostle's discourse.
Word Forms
- pertinencies
Synonyms for pertinency
Depending on context, synonyms include pertinence, applicability.
Antonyms for pertinency
Common opposites include inapplicability.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pertinence, applicability, pertinacy, pertinentness, relevance, relevancy.
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