pertinent
1 antonyms and opposites of pertinent, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Directly relevant to the matter at hand.
Antonyms
How to use pertinent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French pertinent and Latin pertinens, the present participle of pertinere ("to pertain, be relevant to").
Full origin of pertinent →Frequently asked questions
What does “pertinent” mean?
The word “pertinent” means directly relevant to the matter at hand. In plain terms, relevant and on-topic — the opposite of beside the point.
How do you pronounce “pertinent”?
“Pertinent” is pronounced PUH-tih-nuhnt (/ˈpɚtɪnənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pertinent” in a sentence?
Here is “pertinent” used in a sentence: “She asked a pertinent question that got right to the heart of the issue.”
What is the opposite of “pertinent”?
The opposite of “pertinent” — its antonyms — is irrelevant.
What part of speech is “pertinent”?
“Pertinent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “pertinent” come from?
The word “pertinent” comes from Latin. From Old French pertinent and Latin pertinens, the present participle of pertinere ("to pertain, be relevant to").
Is “pertinent” a common word?
“Pertinent” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.