ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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

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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