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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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Other Word Forms

• unpertaining
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of pertaining

pertain ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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pertaining

The Academies claims its report is “relevant to policy and legal decisions pertaining to climate change and liability for losses sustained as a result of extreme weather and climate events.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Pacific Reign referred questions pertaining to Ohashi to the same agency.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

In an earlier interview with Barron’s, Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte styled fuel access as one of the “big unlocks” that “takes away one of the biggest challenges” pertaining to nuclear development.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

Trump said on social media on Saturday that he had a "very good call" with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and others about a "Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE".

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

I have checked a number of the early papers describing the development of the HeLa cell line but have not been able to find any information pertaining to the race of the donor.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot