pertinence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
    pertinency; applicability.

WordNet

Per"ti*nence, Per"ti*nen*cy noun (Also<
  • Pertinence
  • Pertinency
)
Etymology
Cf. F. pertinence. See Pertinent.
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being pertinent; justness of relation to the subject or matter in hand; fitness; appositeness; relevancy; suitableness.
    The fitness and pertinency of the apostle's discourse. Bentley.

Webster 1913