Definition for IM-PER'TI-NENT

IM-PER'TI-NENT, a. [L. impertinens, supra.]

  1. Not pertaining to the matter in hand; of no weight; having no bearing on the subject; as, an impertinent remark. Hooker. Tillotson.
  2. Rude; intrusive; meddling with that which does not belong to the person; as, an impertinent coxcomb.
  3. Trifling; foolish; negligent of the present purpose. Pope.

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