Entry Word: bearing

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the fact or state of being pertinent <these new facts have some bearing on the case> — see pertinence
2 the fact or state of having something in common <I donʼt see any bearing between your weekly allowance and your grades, even if they are good> — see connection 1
3 the way or manner in which one conducts oneself <always retained his military bearing, even after he entered politics> — see behavior