Pertinence (noun)

The quality of being relevant or appropriate to the matter at hand.

Origin:

From latin pertinentia, from pertinere "to belong, to be relevant".

Examples:

  1. The pertinence of his argument was undeniable.
  2. The teacher appreciated the pertinence of the student's question.
  3. The pertinence of the evidence was crucial for the case.
  4. He questioned the pertinence of the topic for the meeting.
  5. The pertinence of the information was clear to everyone in the room.
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