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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Other Word Forms

• unpertaining
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of pertaining

pertain ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

You can check an adviser’s Form ADV and Form CRS for disclosures pertaining to potential conflicts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

In a letter addressed to Kari Jeschke, Replimune’s senior vice president of regulatory affairs, the FDA echoed concerns from a previous communication with the biotechnology company, largely pertaining to the study design.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The author refers to the manner of these jumps as “saltation,” a geological term pertaining to the movement of particles by wind or water that he likes so much he uses it 11 times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“I reviewed the sections of the IDO pertaining to Safe Outdoor Spaces,” Gil wrote in a subsequent legal document, “and determined that the burdensome regulations would prevent me from doing so.”

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Rick said, “Material pertaining to the Voigt-Kampff personality test. I was testing a suspect when Officer Crams arrested me.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick