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pertaining

UK/pɜː'teɪnɪŋ/US/pә:'teiniŋ/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Relating or belonging to a particular matter

与……有关的;附属的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
per-before
+
tainhold, keep
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=pertaining

The -ing form of pertain, used as a participle: 'pertaining to' = relating to. Almost never stands alone — it leads the fixed phrase 'pertaining to.'

Root tain still carries 87 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Keep all records pertaining to your tax return.

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