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Meanings of pertinent in English

Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence.

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To the point.

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Usage of pertinent in English
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Such issues are particularly pertinent this week - European Week Against Racism.
The Irish Times
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This is an extremely pertinent question, especially in the sphere of immigration.
The Guardian
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These are pertinent issues, but they don't deal with the real problem.
The Irish Times
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In any case, he was beginning to doubt she knew anything pertinent.
Shadow's son
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Methods: Systematic reviews were performed to summarize evidence pertinent to our questions.
Pubmed
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It was a pertinent point 70 minutes into this brave new world.
The Guardian
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In considering the value of any schedule the following questions are pertinent:
Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 194...
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The more pertinent question is-dowe have the courage to claim it?
The unseen
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Harrington's major success, which sparked a wonderful Irish trend, is also pertinent.
The Guardian
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Perhaps more pertinent is the ingrained Spanish fear of all things Italian.
The Guardian
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Here are some brief but pertinent facts which Mr Waters might consider.
The Irish Times
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Pieces from decades ago still feel intensely pertinent, and close to home.
BBC
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This article covered many of the pertinent issues that affect the sector.
The Irish Times
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Today is May 1, and rarely has that adage seemed so pertinent.
Reuters
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More pertinent is what exactly Rooney can offer and what he represents.
The Guardian
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The portion of the communication most pertinent to our subject reads thus:
Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical ...
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Pertinent through the time
Pertinent across language varieties
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