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

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

Congress only recently gained access to records pertaining to the Justice Department’s Epstein investigation after lawmakers forced the files’ unredacted release late December.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From MarketWatch

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

From Barron's

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