■ adjective (often ~ to ) relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Derivatives
pertinence noun
pertinency noun
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. ~- , pertinere (see pertain ).
■ adjective (often ~ to ) relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Derivatives
pertinence noun
pertinency noun
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. ~- , pertinere (see pertain ).
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004