pertaining
pəˈteɪnɪŋ
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Definition of pertaining - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

relevancerelevant or applicable to a matter
  • She asked questions pertaining to the new project.
applicable relevant

Noun

accessoryDatedobject or item that belongs to something elseDated
  • The pertaining was included with the main equipment.
port wine vintage wine
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Origin of pertaining

Latin, pertinere (to relate to)

Terms with pertaining included in their meaning

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livingadj.
daily expenses
pertaining to life or existence
weeklyadj.
pertaining to
related to a week
westadj.
geography
pertaining to the western region
demographic
pertaining to older people
Jewishadj.
religion
pertaining to the religion of Judaism
magicadj.
entertainment
pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions
healthcare
pertaining to the treatment of illness and injuries
travel
pertaining to budget travel with minimal luggage

Examples of pertaining in a sentence

  • We discussed issues pertaining to the upcoming event.
  • Check the crate for every pertaining before you sign the delivery form.
  • The technician labeled each pertaining to the generator for easy replacement.

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  1. French:pertinent, accessoire, ...
  2. German:relevant, Zubehörteil, ...
  3. Italian:pertinente, accessorio, ...
  4. Spanish:relacionado, accesorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:relacionado, acessório, ...
  6. Chinese:相关的, 附属物, ...
  7. Japanese:関連する, 付属品, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَعَلِّق, مُلْحَق, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹגֵעַ, פְּרִיט נִלְוֶה, ...
  10. Russian:относящийся, принадлежность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стосовний, приладдя, ...
  12. Hindi:संबंधित, सहायक वस्तु, ...
pertain
pərˈteɪn

Definition of pertain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
belongingbelong as a part, member, or accessory
  • These documents pertain to the case being discussed..
belong concern relate
2.
relevancebe relevant or applicable
  • The laws pertain to the building regulations in this area..
apply concern relate
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Origin of pertain

Old French, partenir (to belong)

Examples of pertain in a sentence

  • These issues pertain to the new policy changes.
  • These rules pertain to all employees.
  • The documents pertain to the case.

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  1. French:appartenir, ...
  2. German:betreffen, gelten, ...
  3. Italian:appartenere, ...
  4. Spanish:pertenecer, aplicarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:dizer respeito, relacionar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:属于, 涉及, ...
  7. Japanese:関係する, 関連する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعَلَّقَ, اِرْتَبَطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְיַחֵס לְ, לִהְיוֹת נוֹגֵעַ ל־, ...
  10. Russian:относиться, касаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:належати, стосуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:संबंधित होना, सरोकार रखना, ...
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