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• present participle of pertain.

pertaining

American  

[per-tey-ning] / pərˈteɪ nɪŋ /

adjective

1. related to or associated with something specified; belonging or relevant to the matter at hand.

   Before you begin the verification process, make sure you have all pertaining documents such as receipts, past tax returns, etc.

   A memorandum of understanding was drafted and sent to the pertaining bodies, along with a specific date by which an agreement needed to be reached.

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Derived Forms

• unpertaining
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of pertaining

pertain ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Pertaining to the Seahawks, that has largely meant maintaining the status quo.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2021

In many ways last year was ghastly, With so much going downhill fastly, But let’s assume a hopeful mien Pertaining to two-oh-nineteen: May that famous arc of justice Bend a little faster.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 17, 2018

In his General and Rare Memorials Pertaining to the Perfect Arte of Navigation, he advocated the usefulness of mathematics as a "Publick Commodity".

From The Guardian • Jun. 25, 2012

The three-page document, “Thoughts Pertaining to Youth, Hot Rodding and Chevrolet,” is considered by many to be the foundation of the brand’s longstanding pursuit of high performance.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2012

Pertaining to, or characterized by, debility of the vital powers; weak.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah