Pertinent
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; having to do with the topic at hand.
adjectivePertinent
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; having to do with the topic at hand.
adjectiveImagine This
During a science conference Q&A, the presenter only cites data that is pertinent to the experiment being discussed, skipping off-topic anecdotes.
Sounds Like
PER-tuh-nuhnt
Looks Like
pertain + ent (looks like the related word pertain)
Remember This
Pertinent comes from the verb pertain, meaning to relate or belong to something. It is commonly used to describe information, questions, or details that are relevant to the issue at hand.
Other Forms
Connect With
relevant, germane, applicable, apropos, related
Note
Use pertinent to distinguish relevance from mere importance. Pair with 'to' (pertinent to) or 'in' (pertinent in) as appropriate. Do not confuse with 'pertinacious' (stubborn) or 'important' (not necessarily relevant).