IMPERTINENT


Meaning of IMPERTINENT in English

■ adjective

1》 not showing proper respect.

2》 formal not pertinent.

Derivatives

impertinence noun

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr., or from late L. ~- 'not having reference to', from L. in- 'not' + pertinere 'pertain'.

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