Category:Pertinent

Per"ti*nent, a. Etym: [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.

2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [r.] "pertinent unto Faith." Hooker.

Syn. -- apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit. -- per"ti*nent*ly, adv. -- per"ti*nent*ness, n.