pertinently
UK/'pɝtnəntli/US/'pɜ:tɪnəntlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a directly relevant, to-the-point manner
切题地,中肯地,恰当地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpertinentbefore
+
-lyhold, keep
=pertinently
pertinent + -ly = adverb of pertinent: in a way that bears directly on the topic.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She pertinently pointed out the flaw in his logic.
- 2.
More pertinently, who is going to pay for it?