/ ˈpɜːtɪnənt; NAmE ˈpɜːrtnənt/ adjective
pertinent (to sth) ( formal ) appropriate to a particular situation
SYN relevant :
a pertinent question / fact
Please keep your comments pertinent to the topic under discussion.
► per·tin·ent·ly adverb
► per·tin·ence / -əns; NAmE / noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French , or from Latin pertinent- having reference to, from the verb pertinere extend to, have reference to, from per- through + tenere to hold.