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PERTINENCE

\pˈɜːtɪnəns], \pˈɜːtɪnəns], \p_ˈɜː_t_ɪ_n_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of PERTINENCE

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Suitableness; fitness. Also, pertinency.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Pertinency.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Justness of relation to the subject or matter in hand; suitableness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. State of being pertinent; fitness; appositeness; suitableness;â€”also pertinency.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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