pertinent
adjectiveHow many syllables in pertinent?
There are 3 syllables in the word pertinent.How to pronounce pertinent:
Definition of pertinent:
- pertinent (adjective):
- relating to the matter at hand
- having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
- having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand.
Synonyms for pertinent:
ad rem
admissible
applicable
apposite
appropriate
apropos
apt
fit
fitting
germane
important
material
pat
pointed
proper
relative
relevant
suitable
to the point
to the purpose
Antonyms for pertinent:
alien
alternate
alternative
at odds
beside the point
clashing
conflicting
contradictory
contrary
contrasting
contrastive
detached
different
differentiable
differing
disconnected
discordant
discriminable
disparate
disproportionate
dissimilar
dissociated
distinct
distinctive
distinguishable
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