pertinency
/'pə:tinəns/ Cách viết khác : (pertinency) /'pə:tinəns/
Definition
Noun: - The quality of being relevant or applicable to the matter at hand: Pertinency refers to the state or fact of being directly connected with and important to the subject or situation being considered.
Usage
Pertinency is a formal noun used to describe the characteristic of something being appropriate, suitable, and logically related to the current topic or issue. It emphasizes a direct and meaningful connection.
Examples
- The lawyer questioned the pertinency of the witness's testimony to the case.
- When writing an essay, you must ensure the pertinency of all your supporting evidence.
- The committee will judge the pertinency of each proposed amendment before the vote.
Advanced Usage
- "Pertinency of a question/argument/evidence": This common collocation highlights the direct relevance of a specific element to the discussion.
- The judge allowed the question due to its clear pertinency to the defendant's motive.
Variants and Related Words
- Pertinent (adj): Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
- She asked a very pertinent question during the meeting.
- Pertinence (n): A synonym for pertinency, meaning the quality of being pertinent.
- I doubt the pertinence of that historical example to our modern problem.
Synonyms
- Relevance: The quality of being closely connected or appropriate.
- Applicability: The quality of being relevant or appropriate.
- Appositeness: The quality of being appropriate or suitable.
Antonyms
- Irrelevance: The quality of being not connected with or relevant to something.
- Impertinence: Lack of relevance; inappropriateness (in this specific context).
Noun
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relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
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