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pertinent

adjectiveformal/pɨɾtiˈnẽtɨ/medium

per·ti·nen·te

Definition

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; appropriate.
She raised a very pertinent question during the debate.
Please provide only information pertinent to the investigation.
Common collocations
pertinent questionpertinent informationpertinent point

Etymology

Do latim 'pertinens, pertinentis' (particípio presente de 'pertinere': pertencer, ser relevante).

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