Pertain: meaning, definitions and examples

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pertain

 

[ pərˈteɪn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to relate

To pertain means to be relevant or applicable to something. It often implies a connection to a specific topic or subject matter. The term is frequently used in formal contexts to indicate the relationship between concepts, objects, or issues. In legal or technical terms, it can refer to matters that are pertinent to a given situation or discussion.

Synonyms

apply, concern, refer, relate.

Examples of usage

  • The rules pertain to all employees.
  • The information does not pertain to this case.
  • Her comments pertain to the previous discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "pertain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pertencer

🇮🇳 संबंधित होना

🇩🇪 gehören

🇮🇩 berkaitan

🇺🇦 належати

🇵🇱 dotyczyć

🇯🇵 関係する

🇫🇷 appartenir

🇪🇸 pertenecer

🇹🇷 ait olmak

🇰🇷 관련되다

🇸🇦 يتعلق بـ

🇨🇿 týkat se

🇸🇰 týkať sa

🇨🇳 涉及

🇸🇮 se nanaša

🇮🇸 tengjast

🇰🇿 тиесілі болу

🇬🇪 მკვიდრობს

🇦🇿 aid olmaq

🇲🇽 pertenecer

Etymology

The word 'pertain' dates back to the late Middle English period, deriving from the Latin 'pertinere', which means 'to reach or extend to'. This Latin term is composed of 'per-', meaning 'through' or 'fully', and 'tinere', meaning 'to hold' or 'to keep'. Over time, the meaning evolved in English to convey a sense of something being appropriate or relevant. Its usage has been seen in various formal texts such as legal documents, literature, and academic writing, where establishing connections or relevance is crucial. The term has maintained its integrity and remains widely used in modern English, particularly when discussing relationships among topics or in legal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,472, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.