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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Pertinent \Per"ti*nent\, a. [L. pertinens, -entis, p. pr. of
pertinere: cf. F. pertinent. See {Pertain}.]
1. Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit
or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed;
apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations
or arguments; pertinent evidence.
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2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.]
"Pertinent unto faith." --Hooker.
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Syn: Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.
[1913 Webster] -- {Per"ti*nent*ly}, adv. --
{Per"ti*nent*ness}, n.
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