The difference between Pertinent and Relevant
When used as adjectives, pertinent means important with regard to (a subject or matter), whereas relevant means directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
check bellow for the other definitions of Pertinent and Relevant
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Pertinent as an adjective:
important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant
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Relevant as an adjective:
Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.
Examples:
"His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition."
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Relevant as an adjective:
Not out of date; current.