pertinent

[pur-tn-uhnt] / ˈpɜr tn ənt /

ADJECTIVE

relevant, suitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admissible applicable appropriate germane opportune related

WEAK

ad rem apposite apropos apt connected fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target pat pertaining proper right on to the point to the purpose

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improper inapplicable inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unrelated unsuitable

Example Sentences

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While that contract renewal had been in the works for a few months, the timing of the announcement felt pertinent.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It feels especially pertinent in a new era of maxx eating.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

This could be pertinent for the 149 people still on board the MV Hondius cruise ship, after its operator said Thursday that there are no more symptomatic passengers on board.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

For now, the pertinent questions are how severely Wembanyana is injured and how long will he be sidelined.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Among many other Experiments, made by my self, I shall select and relate onely one: and that most ample and pertinent…

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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