Decorous vs Pertinent - What's the difference?
decorous | pertinent | Related terms |
Marked by proper behavior. (rfex)
* 1919 ,
important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant
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Decorous is a related term of pertinent.
As adjectives the difference between decorous and pertinent
is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while pertinent is important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant.decorous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- But who can fathom the subtleties of the human heart? Certainly not those who expect from it only decorous sentiments and normal emotions.
pertinent
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Fourthly, I have made an effort to call the attention of the reader to the pertinent literature.
