v.
Pronunciation: ˌ a-p ə r- ' t ā n
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English apperteinen, from Anglo-French apurtenir, from Late Latin appertin ē re, from Latin ad- + pertin ē re to belong ― more at PERTAIN
Date: 14th century
: to belong or be connected as a rightful part or attribute : PERTAIN