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pert

/pɜːt/

Meanings
  • adjective, adverb

    Relating to; concerned with.

    - "Pertinent information is crucial for making informed decisions."
    - "He gave pert answers during the interview."
  • adjective

    Near; adjacent.

    - "The pert buildings surrounded the park."
    - "The pert neighbor's dog often barked at night."

Pronunciation
  1. /pɜːt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with pert
ert , pertinent,ert , perturbed,ert , pervert,ert , report
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. Pert (en) : Young person

  2. Pert (en) : A type of fruit

  3. Pert (en) : Impudent or impertinent.


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Pert (en) : Young person, especially a boy or young man.

  2. Pert (en) : A type of fruit.


Variants
List of all variants of pert that leads to same result
pert , perter , pertest , pertly , pertness , pertnesses
Forms
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Pertly, Pertness


Etymology
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Originally meant 'near' or 'close to,' from Old French 'pert' or Latin 'pertinus,' meaning 'near,' 'adjacent,' or 'belonging to.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'pert' is derived from the Latin word 'pertinus,' meaning 'near' or 'adjacent.'

  2. In medieval literature, a 'pert' character was often portrayed as a young, impertinent person.

  3. The term 'pert' was also used in botany to describe a type of fruit.

  4. The word 'pertinent' is derived from 'pert,' meaning 'near' or 'relevant'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Relevant: Relating to or concerned with the matter at hand.

  2. Important: Having significance or value.


Culture
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In literature, 'pert' has been used to describe characters who are impertinent or disrespectful. In art, the term has been used to depict scenes of closeness or nearness.

How to Memorize "pert"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pert person being near or close to a situation, or visualize the word 'pert' as an adjective meaning 'near' or 'adjacent'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pert' with the words 'near' or 'adjacent.' Think of a pert person being close to a situation or a situation being pertinent to a topic.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic like 'Pert is near' or 'Pert means near' to help remember the meaning of the word.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'pert', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Relation with 'pertinent': The word 'pert' is often associated with 'pertinent', which means 'closely connected or relevant to' something. Recall this relationship to help remember 'pert'.

2. Visualize a 'pert' apple: Imagine an apple hanging from a tree branch that is 'pert' or 'perky', bouncing slightly with the wind. This visual association can help you remember the word.

3. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence using 'pert', such as 'The pert puppy played all day'. Repeat this sentence to help reinforce the word in your memory.

4. Break down the syllables: Break down the word 'pert' into its two syllables, 'per' and 't'. Practice saying each syllable aloud, focusing on the sound and pronunciation.

5. Associate with a person: Think of a person you know who is 'pert' or 'perky', and associate the word with their personality or demeanor.


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