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

By our count, during nine of these 10 sessions, gains were primarily driven by signs of de-escalation or compromise either pertaining to the White House’s tariffs or the conflict with Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The most notable development in the Guthrie saga was the FBI upping its bounty for information pertaining to the investigation, which I took as a tacit admission of desperation.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

But the airline groups pointed to "chronic border control understaffing" as well as "unresolved technology issues" pertaining to automation.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

At times, Ruemmler and Epstein emailed about his legal issues and how to handle media coverage pertaining to his alleged crimes, according to the Justice Department documents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The choir was summoned and sang a modern arrangement of “Onward, Christian Soldiers,” with new words pertaining to graduates seeking their place in the world.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou