Definition of pertinent

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  • pertinent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
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Definition of pertinent

  • being of striking appropriateness and pertinence (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. apposite
    2. apt
  • having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a list of articles pertinent to the discussion

See definition of pertinent in Merriam Webster