Pertain To

Pronunciation: /pərˈteɪn tuː/

Definitions of pertain to

verb to relate to or have a connection with something

Example Sentences

A1 This book pertains to animals and their habitats.

A2 The rules of the game pertain to fair play and sportsmanship.

B1 The new regulations pertain to data privacy and security.

B2 The research findings pertain to the effects of climate change on marine life.

C1 The legal implications pertain to international trade agreements.

C2 The philosophical debates pertain to the nature of consciousness and reality.

Examples of pertain to in a Sentence

formal The rules pertain to all employees within the company.

informal This policy only pertains to new hires.

slang That gossip doesn't pertain to us, so let's not get involved.

figurative His comments may pertain to the situation, but they are not helpful.

Grammatical Forms of pertain to

• past tense: pertained
• plural: pertain to
• comparative: more pertain to
• superlative: most pertain to
• present tense: pertain to
• future tense: will pertain to
• perfect tense: have pertained to
• continuous tense: is pertaining to
• singular: pertains to
• positive degree: pertain to
• infinitive: to pertain to
• gerund: pertaing to
• participle: pertaining to

Origin and Evolution of pertain to

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pertain' originated from the Old French word 'partenir' which means 'to belong to'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pertain' evolved to encompass not just belonging, but also relevance or connection to a particular subject or topic.