C1adjectiveformalworklaw
US/ˈpɜːr.tɪ.nənt/
UK/ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/
directly connected with the subject being discussed, and therefore useful
In context
She asked some very pertinent questions about the budget.
Please include only information that is pertinent to the case.
His comments were short, but they were highly pertinent.
Words that go with pertinent
adjective + noun
- pertinent questiona question directly connected to the subjectShe asked a pertinent question about the budget.
- pertinent informationfacts that are directly related to the matterPlease send all pertinent information before Friday.
adjective + preposition
- pertinent todirectly related to somethingOnly comments pertinent to the topic will be answered.
adverb + adjective
- particularly pertinentespecially closely related to the matterHer point is particularly pertinent given recent events.