pertinent
/ˈpəːtɪnənt/
Group 15Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Relevant or applicable to a particular matter GRE
Example in Context
The committee requested only documents pertinent to the investigation, acknowledging that an overly broad demand would overwhelm its limited staff.
Synonyms
relevantapplicablerelated
Etymology
Something that is relevant or applicable to the matter at hand.
- pertinere (Latin) — to belong to
Memory Aid
🐜Sounds like “purr tin ant”
A PURRING TIN ANT that only talks about things that are PERTINENT to your snack choices!
Visual Association
📋A clipboard with notes that are all directly related to the topic being discussed.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “pertinent” mean on the GRE?
pertinent (adjective) means “Relevant or applicable to a particular matter”. The committee requested only documents pertinent to the investigation, acknowledging that an overly broad demand would overwhelm its limited staff.
How to remember “pertinent” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “pertinent” sounds like “purr tin ant”. A PURRING TIN ANT that only talks about things that are PERTINENT to your snack choices!
What are synonyms for “pertinent”?
Common synonyms: relevant, applicable, related.