Pertinent

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈpəːtɪnÉ™nt/

Origin

From French, from Latin pertinens, present participle of pertinere ("to extend, stretch out, belong, relate, pertain, have concern"), from per ("through") + tenere ("to hold").

Full definition of pertinent

Adjective

1. important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant
• Schuster Hepaticae V|viiiFourthly, I have made an effort to call the attention of the reader to the pertinent literature.

Related terms

• impertinent
• pertain
• pertinence
• pertinency