SINCE 1828
appertain
verb
ap·per·tain
| \ ˌa-pər-ˈtān
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appertained;
appertaining;
appertains
Definition of appertain
: to belong or be connected as a rightful part or attribute : pertain
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appertain
verb
English Language Learners Definition of appertain
formal
: to belong to or be connected or related to something
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