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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (2)

1. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand;
- Example: "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion"
- Example: "remarks that were to the point"

2. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence;
- Example: "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"
- Example: "an apt reply"
[syn: apposite, apt, pertinent]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Pertinent \Per"ti*nent\, a. [L. pertinens, -entis, p. pr. of
   pertinere: cf. F. pertinent. See Pertain.]
   1. Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit
      or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed;
      apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations
      or arguments; pertinent evidence.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.]
      "Pertinent unto faith." --Hooker.
      [1913 Webster]

   Syn: Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.
        [1913 Webster] -- Per"ti*nent*ly, adv. --
        Per"ti*nent*ness, n.
        [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

pertinent
    adj 1: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at
           hand; "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion";
           "remarks that were to the point"
    2: being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the
       successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative
       verbal images"; "an apt reply" [syn: apposite, apt,
       pertinent]