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.
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   2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.]
      "Pertinent unto faith." --Hooker.
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   Syn: Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.
        [1913 Webster] -- Per"ti*nent*ly, adv. --
        Per"ti*nent*ness, n.
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