Appertaining

Pronunciation: /əˈpɜrtənɪŋ/

Definitions of appertaining

verb to relate to or be connected with something

Example Sentences

A1 The rules appertaining to this game are simple and easy to follow.

A2 The duties appertaining to the new position include answering phone calls and emails.

B1 The laws appertaining to intellectual property rights are constantly evolving.

B2 The benefits appertaining to joining this club include access to exclusive events and discounts.

C1 The responsibilities appertaining to managing a team of employees require strong leadership skills.

C2 The privileges appertaining to being a member of the board of directors are numerous and highly sought after.

Examples of appertaining in a Sentence

formal The regulations appertaining to this industry are clearly outlined in the handbook.

informal I'm not sure about all the rules appertaining to this job, but I'll figure it out.

slang I don't really care about all that stuff appertaining to the project.

figurative The responsibilities appertaining to leadership weigh heavily on her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of appertaining

• past tense: appertained
• plural: appertaining
• comparative: more appertaining
• superlative: most appertaining
• present tense: appertains
• future tense: will appertain
• perfect tense: has appertained
• continuous tense: is appertaining
• singular: appertaining
• positive degree: appertaining
• infinitive: to appertain
• gerund: appertaining
• participle: appertaining

Origin and Evolution of appertaining

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'appertaining' originated from the Old French word 'apertenant' which comes from the Latin word 'appertinere' meaning 'to pertain to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'appertaining' has retained its original meaning of belonging or relating to something, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.