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pertinence

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Pertinence (noun) means the quality of being relevant to the matter at hand.

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The quality of being relevant to the matter at hand.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French pertinence.

applicability pertinency

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What is the meaning of pertinence?
"pertinence" (noun) means the quality of being relevant to the matter at hand.
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Other words for "pertinence" include applicability, pertinency.

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