Synonyms for pertinently
Grammar : Adv |
Spell : pur-tn-uhnt |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɜr tn ənt |
Définition of pertinently
Origin :- late 14c., from Anglo-French purtinaunt (late 13c.), Old French partenant (mid-13c.) and directly from Latin pertinentem (nominative pertinens) "pertaining," present participle of pertinere "to relate, concern" (see pertain). Related: Pertinently.
- As in apropos : adv relevantly, suitably
- To this query every masterpiece replies, pertinently, but in its own manner.
- Extract from : « The Philosophy of Disenchantment » by Edgar Saltus
- "You can't say there isn't a difference between your position and mine," he said pertinently.
- Extract from : « Aaron's Rod » by D. H. Lawrence
- All mythology has pertinently been characterized as ill-remembered history.
- Extract from : « Woman, Church & State » by Matilda Joslyn Gage
- “But you feel more like Captain Geraldine,” the boy said, pertinently enough.
- Extract from : « The Span o' Life » by William McLennan
- One may pertinently ask why the newspapers lend themselves to such infamous and dishonorable dealings.
- Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol. 3 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague
- The prophet Amos exclaims most pertinently, “Can two walk together unless they be agreed?”
- Extract from : « The Theology of Holiness » by Dougan Clark
- Secondly, his speaking so pertinently of magic, and giving himself the title of magician in some of his epistles.
- Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12 (of 15) » by Robert Dodsley
- It might be pertinently asked what constitutes an adequate equipment of machines for crepe-making.
- Extract from : « The Preparation of Plantation Rubber » by Sidney Morgan
- The word literally means "naturally, in a manner suited to the character or occasion" (Schmidt); hence aptly, pertinently.
- Extract from : « Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet » by William Shakespeare
- Where is the God (as Mr. Zangwill has pertinently enquired) who will give us a cure for cancer?
- Extract from : « God and Mr. Wells » by William Archer
Antonyms for pertinently
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