adjective
attinente
relevant
Definition & meaning
The adjective attinente is used to describe something that is relevant, related, or pertaining to a specific subject or matter.
- Relevance: It denotes that a piece of information, a document, or a comment has a direct connection to the topic being discussed. For example, "una risposta attinente" means a relevant answer.
- Belonging/Connection: It can also refer to something that pertains to or falls under the jurisdiction or scope of a specific field, rule, or area of responsibility.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Part of speech: Adjective.
- Usage: It is often followed by the preposition "a" (e.g., "attinente al problema"). It is invariable in gender (it ends in -e), but the plural form is "attinenti".
Word origin: The word derives from the Italian verb attenere, which comes from the Latin attinere (composed of ad- meaning "to" and tenere meaning "to hold"). Therefore, literally, it describes something that "holds on to" or "is held to" the main subject.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
La tua risposta non è attinente alla domanda.adjective
Your answer is not relevant to the question.
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