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pertinent

/ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/
per · ti · nent ˈpɜːr · tɪ · nənt
English Definition
adj. relevant, directly related to
中文释义
相关的，切题的
Significado en Español
pertinente
한국어 뜻
관련된, 적절한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
liên quan, thích hợp
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Example Sentence

Your question is not pertinent to the topic.

你的问题与话题无关。

Synonyms
relevant appropriate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pertain(relevant)+ent(ing).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “pertinent” as used in the sentence: “The lawyer asked the witness questions that were only __________ to the case at hand”?

  1. A irrelevant
  2. B pertinent
  3. C extraneous
  4. D trivial
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B — pertinent. “pertinent” means adj. relevant, directly related to

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The lawyer asked only ______ questions that related directly to the case.

  1. A irrelevant
  2. B unrelated
  3. C pertinent
  4. D pointless
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C — pertinent. “pertinent” means adj. relevant, directly related to

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Common questions about “pertinent”

What does “pertinent” mean?

pertinent — adj. relevant, directly related to. In Chinese: 相关的，切题的.

How do you pronounce “pertinent”?

pertinent is pronounced /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · ti · nent.

How do you use “pertinent” in a sentence?

Your question is not pertinent to the topic. (你的问题与话题无关。)

What are synonyms for “pertinent”?

relevant, appropriate — all close in meaning to pertinent (adj. relevant, directly related to).

Is “pertinent” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. pertinent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “pertinent”?

pertain(relevant)+ent(ing).

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