Meaning & use
pertinent
Directly relevant to the matter at hand; closely connected to the topic being discussed.
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Please limit your comments to information pertinent to the budget proposal.
She asked several pertinent questions that helped clarify the contract's terms.
A note on using this word
Pertinent is slightly more formal than 'relevant' and is common in academic, legal, and business writing.
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