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Definition of pertinence

pertinence

/ˈpɜːr.tən.əns/
per · ti · nence
Adverb:pertinently
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Plural:pertinences
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Adjective:pertinent
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being directly relevant, applicable, or closely connected to the matter at hand.

Example

"The committee questioned the pertinence of the historical data to the current budget proposal."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French pertinence, from Medieval Latin pertinentia ('a belonging to, relevance'), derived from Latin pertinere ('to reach to, belong to, relate to'), from per- ('through') and tenere ('to hold').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pertinence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pertinence
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