Pertinent and Trivial

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Pertinent adjective - Having to do with the matter at hand.

Usage example: he impressed the jury with his concise, pertinent answers to the attorney's questions

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Trivial is an antonym for pertinent.

Nearby Words: pertinence, pertinency

Trivial adjective - Lacking importance.

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Pertinent is an antonym for trivial in not important topic.

Nearby Words: triviality, trivialize, trivially

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