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pertinent

adjective

being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
T
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈpəːtɪnənt

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adjective

  1. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

    “the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images”

adjective

  1. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

    “a list of articles pertinent to the discussion”

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Example Sentences

the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
an apt reply
a list of articles pertinent to the discussion
remarks that were to the point

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