Pertinent vs Useful - What's the difference?
pertinent | useful | Related terms |
important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant
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Having a practical or beneficial use.
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As adjectives the difference between pertinent and useful
is that pertinent is important with regard to (a subject or matter); relevant while useful is having a practical or beneficial use.pertinent
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Fourthly, I have made an effort to call the attention of the reader to the pertinent literature.
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Adjective
(en adjective)Lee S. Langston, magazine=(American Scientist)
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