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pertinent

/ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/
English Definition
adj. relevant, directly related to
中文释义
相关的，切题的
Example Sentence

During the archaeological dig, the team set aside artifacts that were not pertinent to the study of the ancient settlement.

在考古挖掘中，团队将与该古代定居点研究不相关的文物放在一边。

Synonyms
relevant applicable germane
Antonyms
irrelevant inapplicable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pertain(relevant)+ent(ing).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “pertinent”?

  1. A Inherent; essential; built-in
  2. B Obvious, clear
  3. C Changeable; n. factor that changes
  4. D Relevant, directly related to
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D — Relevant, directly related to. “pertinent” means relevant, directly related to.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “relevant, directly related to”?

  1. A variable
  2. B pertinent
  3. C apparent
  4. D intrinsic
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B — pertinent. “pertinent” means relevant, directly related to.

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Common questions about “pertinent”

What does “pertinent” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “pertinent”?

pertinent is pronounced /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/.

How is “pertinent” used in a sentence?

During the archaeological dig, the team set aside artifacts that were not pertinent to the study of the ancient settlement. (在考古挖掘中，团队将与该古代定居点研究不相关的文物放在一边。)

What are synonyms for “pertinent”?

relevant, applicable, germane — all close in meaning to pertinent (relevant, directly related to).

What is the opposite of “pertinent”?

irrelevant, inapplicable — each the opposite of pertinent (relevant, directly related to).

Is “pertinent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. pertinent is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “pertinent”?

pertain(relevant)+ent(ing).

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