Pertinence and Properness

Pertinence

Pertinence noun - The fact or state of being pertinent.

Properness and pertinence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Properness" instead a noun "Pertinence".

Nearby Words: pertinent, pertinency

Properness

Properness noun - The quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting.
Usage example: questioned the properness of having any curfew at all for people of college age

Pertinence and properness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pertinence" instead a noun "Properness".
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