Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being relevant or pertinent; the extent to which something is relevant or applicable.

“The judge’s ruling was based on the pertinency of the new evidence to the case.”

2. noun

A quality or property that renders something relevant or pertinent.

“The pertinency of the data to the research question was crucial to the study’s success.”

3. noun

A point or aspect that is relevant or pertinent to a matter at hand.

“The pertinency of the witness’s testimony was a key factor in the jury’s decision.”