pertinence
/ˈpɜːtɪnəns/ · /ˈpɜːrtnəns/
CEFR level C2Topic ThinkingWord #7270 in the learning path
相关性；切题性
Definitions
n. the quality of being directly relevant to a particular matter
相关性；切题性
Example
The teacher questioned the pertinence of my final paragraph.
老师质疑我最后一段是否切题。
The pertinence of historical evidence to current policy debates depends partly on how closely the social conditions resemble ours.
历史证据与当前政策辩论的相关性，部分取决于当时的社会条件与如今有多相似。
Collocations
- pertinence to the topic
- question the pertinence of
Word family
- pertinent (adj.)
- pertinently (adv.)
Synonyms
- relevance
Antonyms
- irrelevance
Usage tip
正式且较少见；通常用relevance更自然。
FAQ
- What does pertinence mean?
- the quality of being directly relevant to a particular matter
- How is pertinence pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɜːtɪnəns/, US /ˈpɜːrtnəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
