Pĕr'ti-nent, a.

a. [Lat. pertinens, p. pr. of pertinere; Fr. pertinent, Pr. pertenen, It., Sp., & Pg. pertinente. See PERTAIN.]

1. Related to the subject or matter in hand; fitted or appropriate, in any way; adapted to the end proposed. “The most pertinent and complete of all instances.” I. Taylor.
2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining; appurtenant. [Rare.] Hooker.

Syn. — Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit; proper.