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 pertinent pertinent /ˈpɝːtɪnɪnt/

adjective

  1. () Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand  ( to the point , pertinent )
    having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
     A list of articles pertinent to the discussion
    a list of articles pertinent to the discussion
     Remarks that were to the point
    remarks that were to the point
  2. () Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence  ( apposite , apt , pertinent )
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
     The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
    the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
     An apt reply
    an apt reply