🎯 Pertinent — Apposite SAT Vocabulary
PERTINENT most nearly means: A) relevant; B) perpetual; C) impartial; D) negligible. Answer inside. 👉️
Pertinent is a pretty common word, so I snuck (yes, I like snuck) in a harder one, apposite.
📚️ Definition of Pertinent
Pertinent (adjective): Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; directly related to the subject being discussed or considered. Example: a pertinent suggestion.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Pertinent
IPA: /ˈpɜːr.tɪ.nənt/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: PUR-tih-nunt
📰 Examples of Pertinent
Here are some examples of the word pertinent:
Call screeners for live broadcasts ask callers for information about their questions or comments to ensure they’re pertinent to the topic.
In a courtroom, a judge can rule evidence inadmissible if it is not pertinent to the case.
Our group chat for the Innovate 2028 has some 200 messages, but maybe five of them are actually pertinent to the project.
Quiz answer: A, relevant.