appertain

Meaning

Verb

  • To belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.
  • To belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc..

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Origin

  • From Middle English apperteinen, apertenen, borrowed from Old French apartenir (French appartenir), from Late Latin appertinere, from ad + Latin pertinere ("to reach to, belong"). More at pertain.

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