pertaining
- 01 C1 Advanced
v.relating to or being connected to a particular subject or situation.
v.relating to or being relevant to a specific matter. This sense is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'.
Simple“The lawyer asked for all documents pertaining to the case.”
In context“The committee reviewed all evidence pertaining to the environmental impact of the proposed construction project.”
UsageAlways used with the preposition 'to' when connecting to a subject.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
n.things that belong to or are part of something else.
n.objects, rights, or features that are associated with or belong to a principal object or property.
Simple“The sale of the house includes the garden and all its pertainings.”
In context“The deed clearly outlines the transfer of the primary estate along with all its historical pertainings and land rights.”
UsageUsually appears in the plural form in legal or architectural contexts.
Synonymsappurtenanceaccessory
“The lawyers' letter stated that the report was "the product of an in-depth journalistic investigations and is based on sources pertaining to an issue of paramount public importance".”