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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
relevant
applicable
appropriate
apposite
germane
related
suitable
Antonyms
irrelevant
inapplicable
inappropriate
unrelated
impertinent
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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