Pertinent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpəːtɪnənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pertinent is a noun meaning (law) A right that attaches to land, in Scots law.
Meaning
(law) A right that attaches to land, in Scots law.
More Meanings
- Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
Example Sentences
Fourthly, I have made an effort to call the attention of the reader to the pertinent literature.
Word Forms
- pertinents
Synonyms for pertinent
Depending on context, synonyms include applicable, apposite, apt, felicitous, germane, material.
Antonyms for pertinent
Common opposites include irrelevant, nonpertinent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include relevant, apropos, apposite, appropriate, apt, relevance.
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