1. relevant and applicable to a particular matter; having a clear connection to the subject being considered

Examples

• The lawyer asked only pertinent questions during the cross-examination.
• Please include all pertinent information in your report.
• Her comments were pertinent to the discussion about budget cuts.
• The detective focused on pertinent evidence that could solve the case.
• Students should take notes on pertinent details from the lecture.
• The committee reviewed pertinent documents before making their decision.