Per"ti*nent (?), a. [L.
pertinens, -entis, p. pr. of pertinere: cf. F.
pertinent. See Pertain.] 1.
Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit or
appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed; apposite;
material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations or arguments;
pertinent evidence.
2. Regarding; concerning; belonging;
pertaining. [R.] "Pertinent unto faith."
Hooker.
Syn. -- Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.
-- Per"ti*nent*ly, adv. --
Per"ti*nent*ness, n.