English Explanatory Dictionary

appertain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.
  2. To belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˌæpɚˈteɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-appertain.wav

Word forms

appertain appertains appertaining appertained

Etymology

From Middle English apperteinen, apertenen, borrowed from Old French apartenir (French appartenir), from Late Latin appertinēre, from ad (“to”) + Latin pertinēre (“to reach to, belong”). More at pertain.

Synonyms

pertain

Antonyms

be irrelevant

Related words

appurtenance pertain pertinence pertinent

Derived words

appertainment unappertaining
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