pertain — to be connected with or relevant to something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be connected with or relevant to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈteɪn/
Korean meaning: ~에 관련되다, ~에 속하다, ~에 해당하다
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**테**인
Example Sentences
- The dress code pertains to everyone except the CEO's pet goldfish.
- Questions pertaining to your salary should be discussed with HR.
- This safety manual pertains to all laboratory workers.
pertain
VERB//pərˈteɪn//
to be connected with or relevant to something
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Origin
From Old French 'partenir' and Latin 'pertinere', meaning 'to belong to' or 'to relate to'. The Latin term combines 'per-' (through) and 'tenere' (to hold).
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“The dress code pertains to everyone except the CEO's pet goldfish.”
“Questions pertaining to your salary should be discussed with HR.”
“This safety manual pertains to all laboratory workers.”
“All matters pertaining to pizza toppings will be decided by committee vote.”
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