APPERTAIN


Meaning of APPERTAIN in English

[ ˌapə'teɪn ]

■ verb

1》 ( ~ to ) relate to.

2》 be appropriate.

Origin

ME: from OFr. apertenir , from late L. appertinere , from ad- 'to' + L. pertinere 'to pertain'.

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