Pertinent vs. Applicable — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Pertinent and Applicable
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Pertinent
Clearly related to a matter at hand.
Applicable
Capable of being applied; relevant or appropriate
A rule not applicable in all cases.
Added the applicable sales tax.
Pertinent
(legal) A right that attaches to land, in Scots law.
Applicable
Suitable for application, relevant
This rule is not applicable to the longer-standing members of the club.
Pertinent
Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.
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Applicable
Capable of being applied; fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance; as, this observation is applicable to the case under consideration.
Pertinent
Belonging or related to the subject or matter in hand; fit or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end proposed; apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations or arguments; pertinent evidence.
Applicable
Capable of being applied; having relevance;
Gave applicable examples to support her argument
Pertinent
Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining.
Applicable
Readily applicable or practical
Pertinent
Having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand;
A list of articles pertinent to the discussion
Remarks that were to the point
Pertinent
Being of striking appropriateness and pertinence;
The successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images
An apt reply
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