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pertinence
noun
Reveal meaning and examples
Direct relevance to the subject being considered.
The question's pertinence became clear when the missing records appeared.
Dictionary practice example.
Residents discussing a shared laundry room needed relevant information about opening times, machine access, and the space available for folding clothes. One resident questioned the pertinence of a long account about the building's old garden, since it did not help answer any laundry question.
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