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Pertinent

PUR-tih-nihnt

/ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/

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pertinent

Dictionary meaning

Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence.

Examples

  • A list of articles pertinent to the discussion.

Synonyms: apt

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Ephemeral

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