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pertaining
Definitions
1
Being
related
or
connected
to
something
;
having
relevance
or
applicability
.
The
documents
pertaining
to
the
case
were
submitted
to
the
court
.
She
asked
questions
pertaining
to
the
new
project
.
The
rules
pertaining
to
safety
must
be
followed
at
all
times
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
pertinere
Word parts
per (through) + tenere (to hold)
Originally meant
to hold through, to be connected
Background
The word 'pertain' comes from the Latin 'pertinere', which means to hold through or to be connected. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, maintaining its sense of connection or relevance.