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pertinent.

A right that attaches to land, in Scots law.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpəːtɪnənt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpɚtɪnənt/General-American
  1. A right that attaches to land, in Scots law.

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English pertinent, borrowed from Old French pertinent and Latin pertinēns, pertinentem.

adj/ˈpəːtɪnənt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpɚtɪnənt/General-American
  1. Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English pertinent, borrowed from Old French pertinent and Latin pertinēns, pertinentem.

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