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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-derived
pertinentbefore
+
-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?

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