What is the meaning of pertinent?

adjective

  • Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand.
    • usage: "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion"; "remarks that were to the point"
  • Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence.
    • usage: "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"
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