What does "pertaining" mean?

1. (relating to) relating to or being connected to a particular subject or situation. 2. (belongings or features) things that belong to or are part of something else.

How do you use "pertaining"?

Always used with the preposition 'to' when connecting to a subject. Usually appears in the plural form in legal or architectural contexts.

pertaining

v. · n.

US //pɝˈteɪnɪŋ// UK //pətˈeɪnɪŋ// per·tain·ing

1 relating to (v.)
C1 Advanced Formal Academic

relating to or being connected to a particular subject or situation.

relating to or being relevant to a specific matter. This sense is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'.

Example

The lawyer asked for all documents pertaining to the case.

Example

The committee reviewed all evidence pertaining to the environmental impact of the proposed construction project.

Usage

Always used with the preposition 'to' when connecting to a subject.
- irrelevant
2 belongings or features (n.)
C2 Proficiency Formal Technical Law

things that belong to or are part of something else.

objects, rights, or features that are associated with or belong to a principal object or property.

Example

The sale of the house includes the garden and all its pertainings.

Example

The deed clearly outlines the transfer of the primary estate along with all its historical pertainings and land rights.

Usage

Usually appears in the plural form in legal or architectural contexts.
- appurtenance
- accessory