pertinency

noun — 2 senses

pertinency

noun

/ˈpɜː(ɹ)tɪnənsi/

Etymology From Latin pertineō.

1

Usually The quality of being pertinent to the matter at hand; relevance.

  • The fitness and pertinency of the apostle's discourse.1692, Richard Bentley, [A Confutation of Atheism] (please specify the sermon), London: [Thomas Parkhurst; Henry Mortlock], published 1692–1693:
2

Dated, Usually Something that is relevant to the matter at hand.

  • We note the following pertinencies […]1902, Chemical, Metallurgical, and Mining Society of South Africa, Proceedings, volume 3, page 450:

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