pertinent
Translation
relevant, appropriate, to the point
Examples
Please provide only pertinent information.
Please provide only pertinent information.
Her comments were pertinent to the discussion.
Her comments were pertinent to the discussion.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) relevant to (sth.) Her comments were pertinent to the discussion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relevant, applicable, germane; Antonyms: irrelevant, impertinent
Etymology
From the verb 'pertain'. It is essentially the adjectival form, meaning 'relating to' or 'concerning'.
Memory Tips
If something 'pertains to' a topic, it is 'pertinent'. They share the same root and are easy to remember together.