Pertaining

Pronunciation: /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/

Definitions of pertaining

verb used to indicate that something belongs to or is connected with something else

Example Sentences

A1 Pertaining to the weather, it will be sunny tomorrow.

A2 The rules pertaining to student conduct are clearly outlined in the handbook.

B1 The report discusses issues pertaining to employee satisfaction in the workplace.

B2 The new policy changes are pertaining to increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

C1 The research paper delves into topics pertaining to climate change and its impact on biodiversity.

C2 The legal document contains clauses pertaining to intellectual property rights and confidentiality agreements.

Examples of pertaining in a Sentence

formal The discussion will focus on issues pertaining to international trade agreements.

informal We need to talk about the rules pertaining to using the community center.

slang I'm not sure about the details pertaining to that party, but I'll find out.

figurative Her artwork often contains hidden meanings pertaining to her personal struggles.

Grammatical Forms of pertaining

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

Origin and Evolution of pertaining

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pertaining' has evolved to be used more broadly to indicate a connection or relationship to something, rather than just belonging to it.