pertaining

American

[per-tey-ning] / pərˈteɪ nɪŋ /

adjective

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.

Other Word Forms

unpertaining

adjective

Etymology

Origin of pertaining

pertain ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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The suit is filed against UC but it focused on allegations pertaining to UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 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

He said that could lead to further “tailwinds pertaining to the security of AI,” although it could take time.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 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

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

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