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Pertinent vs Acceptable - What's the difference?

pertinent | acceptable |

As adjectives the difference between pertinent and acceptable

is that pertinent is important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant while acceptable is capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable'' present, one ''acceptable to us.

pertinent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant
  • *
  • Fourthly, I have made an effort to call the attention of the reader to the pertinent literature.

    acceptable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome; as, an acceptable'' present, one ''acceptable to us.
  • Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
  • Antonyms

    * unacceptable * inacceptable

    Derived terms

    * acceptableness * acceptably