Main Entry: ap·per·tain

Pronunciation: \ˌa-pər-ˈtān\

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English apperteinen, from Anglo-French apurtenir, from Late Latin appertinēre, from Latin ad- + pertinēre to belong — more at pertain

Date: 14th century

: to belong or be connected as a rightful part or attribute : pertain