pertinent
/ˈpɝtɪnɪnt/
relevant or applicable to the matter at hand
pertinent in a sentence
“Focus on pertinent questions to save time.”
Origin of pertinent
Latin pertinere to relate to (from per through + tenere to hold)
Related Words
tangential
only slightly relevant; diverging from the main point
open-ended
allowing a free response rather than a yes/no
closed-ended
requiring a specific, limited answer
leading
tending to suggest the desired answer
probing
seeking to explore or examine deeply
rhetorical
asked for effect, not requiring an answer