Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IM-PER'TI-NENT
IM-PER'TI-NENCE, or IM-PER'TI-NEN-CYIM-PER'TI-NENT
IM-PER'TI-NENT, a. [L. impertinens, supra.]
- Not pertaining to the matter in hand; of no weight; having no bearing on the subject; as, an impertinent remark. Hooker. Tillotson.
- Rude; intrusive; meddling with that which does not belong to the person; as, an impertinent coxcomb.
- Trifling; foolish; negligent of the present purpose. Pope.
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