Category:Pertinence

Per"ti*nence, per"ti*nen*cy, n. Etym: [cf. F. pertinence. See Pertinent.]

Defn: the quality or state of being pertinent; justness of relation To the subject or matter in hand; fitness; appositeness; relevancy; Suitableness. The fitness and pertinency of the apostle's discourse. Bentley.