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1. (v.i.) pertain
to have reference or relation; relate:
documents pertaining to the lawsuit.
2. pertain
to belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute.
3. pertain
to belong properly or fittingly; be appropriate.
Etymology: (1300–50; ME perte(i)nen, partenen < MF partein-, tonic s. of partenir&indirdesc; L pertinēre to extend over, pertain =per-per - +-tinēre, comb. form of tenēre to hold)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on, have-to doe with
be relevant to
"There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
2. (verb) pertain, appertain
be a part or attribute of
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1. (verb) pertain
to belong; to have connection with, or dependence on, something, as an appurtenance, attribute, etc.; to appertain; as, saltness pertains to the ocean; flowers pertain to plant life
2. (verb) pertain
to have relation or reference to something
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