English adjective: pertinent | |||
1. | pertinent having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand | ||
Samples | A list of articles pertinent to the discussion. Remarks that were to the point. | ||
Similar | relevant | ||
Antonyms | irrelevant | ||
2. | pertinent being of striking appropriateness and pertinence | ||
Samples | The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images. An apt reply. | ||
Synonyms | apposite, apt | ||
Similar | apropos | ||
Antonyms | malapropos | ||