pertinent
Bearing on this
Pertinent means directly relevant to the matter at hand.
A pertinent question addresses the actual issue; pertinent information bears on the decision being made.
The word implies not just relevance but appropriateness—what's pertinent belongs in the discussion: Her experience in crisis management was pertinent to the job.
Strikingly suitable or relevant
- applicableAble to be used
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
- fittingSuitable or proper
- relatedConnected by blood or nature
on-topic · to the point · corresponding · akin · analogous · cognate · connected · linked
Suited to circumstance
- fittingSuitable or proper
- properSocially appropriate
- aptNaturally suited or inclined
- suitableProper for purpose
befitting · meet · right · suited · tailored · adapted · adequate · ideal
Physical matter; pertinent
- significantHaving notable importance
- consequentialHaving significant effects
- importantOf great significance
- meaningfulHaving purpose or significance
substantive · weighty · noteworthy · pivotal · crucial · essential · vital · critical
Allowed to be considered
- materialPhysical matter; pertinent
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- documentationWritten proof or instructions
probative · applicable · allowable · competent · receivable · valid · substantiated · corroborative
apposite
Strikingly suitable or relevant
- applicableAble to be used
- appropriateSuited to circumstance
- fittingSuitable or proper
related · on-topic · to the point · corresponding · akin · analogous · cognate · connected · linked · associated
appropriate
Suited to circumstance
suitable · befitting · meet · right · suited · tailored · adapted · adequate · ideal · optimal
material
Physical matter; pertinent
- significantHaving notable importance
- consequentialHaving significant effects
- importantOf great significance
meaningful · substantive · weighty · noteworthy · pivotal · crucial · essential · vital · critical · salient
admissible
Allowed to be considered
- materialPhysical matter; pertinent
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
documentation · probative · applicable · allowable · competent · receivable · valid · substantiated · corroborative · dispositive
pertinentirrelevant
Not pertinent
inapplicable · unrelated · extraneous · immaterial · impertinent
pertinentinappropriate
Not suitable or fitting
unsuitable · inapt · malapropos · unfitting · out of place
pertinenttrivial
Lacking significance or weight
inconsequential · insignificant · unimportant · trifling · negligible
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