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.
2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. “Pertinent unto faith.” Hooker.
Syn. — Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.
— Per″ti‐nent‐ly, adv. — Per″ti‐nent‐ness, n.