pertaining
/pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pertainings
Meaning · English
Something that pertains; an appurtenance.
Noun
Examples
When, I say, these things are duly considered as pertainings of a woman's lot, we might almost justify them in a riot against natural sexhood itself, if there were any thing to be gained by it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pertaining” mean?
Something that pertains; an appurtenance.
Is “pertaining” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.