1. plural of pertinence; the quality or state of being relevant, appropriate, or applicable to a matter at hand
Usage: Usually used in formal or academic contexts; Often appears in phrases like 'matters of pertinence' or 'questions of pertinence'

Examples

• The judge questioned the pertinences of the witness's testimony to the case.
• The committee debated the pertinences of various proposals before making a decision.
• Her remarks lacked pertinence to the discussion at hand.
• The pertinences of historical examples to modern problems are often debated by scholars.
• Legal documents must establish the pertinence of all evidence presented in court.