Pertinent Definition & Meaning

pertinent
adjective
  1. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion"; "remarks that were to the point"
  2. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"

"Pertinent" in song lyrics

See how pertinent is used in real songs:

  • "Cause my dispersement of searches remain stable and pertinent"
    The Spooks — The Mission

Usage tips for "pertinent"

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