Pertinentness

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Pertinent \Per"ti*nent\, a. [L. pertinens, -entis, p. pr. of
     pertinere: cf. F. pertinent. See {Pertain}.]
     1. Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit
        or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed;
        apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations
        or arguments; pertinent evidence.


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     2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.]
        "Pertinent unto faith." --Hooker.
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     Syn: Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.
          [1913 Webster] -- {Per"ti*nent*ly}, adv. --
          {Per"ti*nent*ness}, n.
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