pertinent :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

to the point

adj. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; "a list of articles pertinent to the discussion"; "remarks that were to the point"

appropriate, apposite, apt

adj. being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"

apropos

adj. of an appropriate or pertinent nature

fitting

adj. in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion; "We have come to dedicate a portion of that field...It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this"

proper

adj. marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; "proper medical treatment"; "proper manners"

right, proper, suitable

adj. appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs; "everything in its proper place"; "the right man for the job"; "she is not suitable for the position"; "he is not a suitable husband for her"

appropriate

adj. suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; "a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate"

right, correct

adj. in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure; "what's the right word for this?"; "the right way to open oysters"

comely, decent, decorous, becoming, seemly, comme il faut

adj. according with custom or propriety; "her becoming modesty"; "comely behavior"; "it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money"; "a decent burial"; "seemly behavior"

related, germane

adj. having close kinship and appropriateness; "he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue"

felicitous

adj. exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style; "a felicitous speaker"

pat

adj. exactly suited to the occasion; "a pat reply"

exact, accurate, precise

adj. (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; "a precise image"; "a precise measurement"

applicable

adj. capable of being applied; having relevance; "gave applicable examples to support her argument"

at hand, in hand, in question, under consideration, in dispute, at issue

adj. now in consideration or under discussion; "regarding the matter in hand"

related, germane

adj. having close kinship and appropriateness; "he asks questions that are germane and central to the issue"

irrelevant

adj. having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; "an irrelevant comment"; "irrelevant allegations"

impertinent, immaterial, extraneous

adj. not pertinent to the matter under consideration; "an issue extraneous to the debate"; "the price was immaterial"; "mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point"

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