appertaining
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/əˈpɜrteɪn/
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/əˈpɜː(r)teɪn/
(appertain)
belong to; be connected with
Etymology
'appertain' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'apartenir', where the prefix 'a-' comes from Latin 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'partenir' is related to Latin 'pertinere' meaning 'to hold or relate'.
'appertain' changed from the Old French word 'apartenir' and entered Middle English (as forms like 'appertainen'), eventually becoming the modern English word 'appertain'.
Initially it meant 'to belong to or be the proper property of', but over time it broadened to mean 'to relate to or be connected with' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to belong to or be connected with; to relate or pertain.
Documents appertaining to the investigation were submitted to the court.
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Adjective 1
relating to or associated with something (used attributively, often in formal contexts).
The regulations appertaining to workplace safety are strict.
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Last updated: 2025/09/24 23:40