Pertinence and Rightness

Pertinence

Pertinence noun - The fact or state of being pertinent.
Usage example: job applicants should question the pertinence of any questions about their personal lives

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

Nearby Words: pertinent, pertinency

Rightness

Rightness noun - The quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting.
Usage example: the irrefutable rightness of the criticism didn't make it any more pleasant to hear

Pertinence and rightness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pertinence" instead a noun "Rightness".
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