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Definition pertinent in American English

pertinent adjective

adjective
/ˈpɜrt(ə)nənt/
1

relevant to something

Example

He was determined to ask Mrs. McMahon a few pertinent questions.

Example

information pertinent to the airplane crash

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Definition pertinent in American English