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pertinent

[/ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/]
adjective
pertinente
1. relevant or applicable to a particular matter; closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed
The witness provided pertinent information about the case.
A testemunha forneceu informações pertinentes sobre o caso.
2. having a clear and direct bearing on the matter in hand
His comments were not pertinent to the discussion.
Seus comentários não eram pertinentes à discussão.
Synonyms
relevantapplicableappropriateappositegermanerelatedsuitable
Antonyms
irrelevantinapplicableinappropriateunrelatedimpertinent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pertinente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pertinente
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
pertinente
Standard usage
Portugal
pertinente
Standard usage; may also use 'relevante' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to the point
on point
bearing on the matter
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