During the meeting, she provided several **pertinent** facts that helped clarify the issue at hand.
synonyms
relevantapplicablesuitable
word origin — from Latin 'pertinens', meaning 'holding to, related to'
pertinent, disheartened, impetuous, agile, taciturn: meanings and examples
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pertinent · adjective/ˈpɜrtənənt/
relevant or applicable to a particular matter
During the meeting, she provided several **pertinent** facts that helped clarify the issue at hand.
Synonyms: relevant, applicable, suitable
Origin: from Latin 'pertinens', meaning 'holding to, related to'
disheartened · adjective/dɪsˈhɑrtnd/
having lost confidence or enthusiasm
After hearing the criticism of her project, she felt disheartened about her abilities as a designer.
Synonyms: discouraged, demoralized, dispirited
Origin: The word 'disheartened' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'away from', combined with 'hearten', which comes from the Old English 'heorte' meaning 'heart'. The term suggests a loss of heart or courage.
impetuous · adjective/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/
acting or done quickly and without thought or care
His impetuous decision to quit his job without a backup plan left him struggling to make ends meet.
Synonyms: rash, impulsive, hasty
Origin: from Latin 'impetuosus', from 'impetus' meaning 'attack, assault, onset'
agile · adjective/ˈædʒaɪl/
able to move quickly and easily
The agile athlete leaped over the hurdles with remarkable ease during the competition.
Synonyms: nimble, spry, lithe
Origin: from Latin 'agilis', meaning 'quick, nimble', from 'agere', meaning 'to do, to act'
taciturn · adjective/ˈtæsɪtɜrn/
reserved or uncommunicative in speech
Despite his impressive knowledge, James remained taciturn during the meeting, offering only terse responses to questions.