verb
appertain
Appertain (verb) means to belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.
verb
1
To belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.
2
To belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc.
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Etymology
From Middle English apperteinen, apertenen, borrowed from Old French apartenir (French appartenir), from Late Latin appertinēre, from ad (“to”) + Latin pertinēre (“to reach to, belong”). More at pertain.
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What is the meaning of appertain?
"appertain" (verb) means to belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.
What are the different meanings of appertain?
"appertain" has 2 main meanings: 1. To belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to; 2. To belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc.