verb
appertain
Appertain (verb) means to relate to something, or belong to it by right, nature or custom.
verb
1
To relate to something, or belong to it by right, nature or custom.
"Another issue that appertains to the policy under discussion."
2
To be a natural part, right or attribute of something.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English apperteinen or apertenen, borrowed from Old French apartenir (French appartenir), from Late Latin appertinēre, formed from ad ('to') and Latin pertinēre ('to reach to, belong'). See also pertain.
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What is the meaning of appertain?
"appertain" (verb) means to relate to something, or belong to it by right, nature or custom.
What is another word for appertain?
Other words for "appertain" include pertain.
What are the different meanings of appertain?
"appertain" has 2 main meanings: 1. To relate to something, or belong to it by right, nature or custom; 2. To be a natural part, right or attribute of something.
