ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pertaining

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Pertaining is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pertain.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of pertain.

More Meanings

  1. Something that pertains; an appurtenance.

Example Sentences

When, I say, these things are duly considered as pertainings of a woman's lot, we might almost justify them in a riot against natural sexhood itself, if there were any thing to be gained by it.

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include appertain, refer, relate, concern, touch, belonging.

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