adjective · Medium SAT word

    Pertinent

    relevant to the matter

    Pertinent in a sentence

    Only pertinent evidence will be admitted in court.

    Synonyms for pertinent

    • relevant
    • applicable
    • apropos

    Antonyms for pertinent

    Practice pertinent on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like pertinent appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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