pertain (pəˈteɪn
)
Definitions
verb
(intr)often foll by
to- to have reference, relation, or relevance ⇒
issues pertaining to women
- to be appropriate ⇒
the product pertains to real user needs
- to belong (to) or be a part (of); be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory (of)
Word Origin
C14: from Latin pertinēre, from per- (intensive) + tenēre to holdUsage examples
Unless the illustration did not pertain to that part of the text.
, THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)Critics says this is because they know they won't have the power to summon Baba to court--the allegations pertain to Indian jurisdiction.
India Today (2000)Several of the charges pertain to two children from an orphanage.
SA Star (2005)Similar observations pertain to much of the rest of the world but to a somewhat lesser extent than to the United States.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)Wu and Chi, which pertain to Earth and the Centre, are omitted from the scheme.
, Chinese Astrology (1987)