pertinence
The professor highlighted the pertinence of the historical example to the modern debate.
Noun: 1. The quality of being directly relevant or applicable to the matter at hand; appropriateness to the current subject. It describes how closely connected or suitable something is to a specific topic, issue, or situation.
The noun "pertinence" is used to describe the state or quality of being pertinent. It is a formal term often used in academic, professional, or serious discussions to evaluate the connection of an idea, fact, or argument to the main subject. - It is typically used as an uncountable noun (e.g., "the pertinence of his question"). - It often follows prepositions like "of," "to," or "with" to specify the connection.
- The lawyer questioned the pertinence of the witness's anecdote to the case.
- Before including data in the report, we must assess its pertinence to our core research question.
- Her comment, while interesting, had little pertinence to the topic we were debating.
- "Of great/little/no pertinence": A common phrase to emphasize the degree of relevance.
- The historical background was of great pertinence to understanding the novel's themes.
- The speaker's personal opinions were of no pertinence to the scientific facts being presented.
- Pertinent (adjective): Directly relevant or applicable.
- Please ask only pertinent questions during the briefing.
- Pertinently (adverb): In a pertinent manner.
- She pertinently observed that the budget did not account for inflation.
- Pertinency (noun): A less common synonym for "pertinence."
- Relevance: The quality of being closely connected or appropriate.
- Applicability: The quality of being capable of being applied; relevance.
- Appositeness: High suitability and appropriateness.
- Irrelevance: The quality of being not connected with or relevant to something.
- Impertinence: Lack of pertinence; (also commonly means disrespectful boldness).
The professor highlighted the pertinence of the historical example to the modern debate.
- relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand