per·tain (p r-t n )intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. To belong as an adjunct, part, holding, or quality. 3. To be fitting or suitable. [Middle English pertenen, pertainen, from Old French partenir, from Latin pertin  re : per-, per- + tenre, to hold; see ten- in Indo-European roots.] |
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