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pertinence

UK/'pɜːtɪnəns/US/'pә:tinәns/
C2

Definitions

n.

The quality of being directly relevant to the matter at hand

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Root Breakdown

Root-derived
per-through, thoroughly
+
tinhold, keep
+
-enceto put into, to cause
=pertinence

The noun of pertinent: 'the quality of reaching/belonging to the matter' — i.e. relevance.

Root tain still carries 87 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The committee questioned the pertinence of the evidence.

  • 2.

    Her remarks lacked any real pertinence to the debate.

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