Definition of PERTINENCE

pertinence

Meanings

Plural: pertinences

Noun

  • relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
  • The quality of being pertinent.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French pertinence.

Antonyms

inapplicability

Scrabble Score: 14

pertinence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pertinence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pertinence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

pertinence is a valid Words With Friends word