Pertain

/pərˈteɪn/ verb

Definition

To be related to or connected with something; to belong to or be a part of something.

Etymology

From Latin 'pertinere,' combining 'per-' (through) and 'tenere' (to hold). Literally meant 'to hold through' or 'extend to.' The meaning shifted to 'relate to' or 'concern' in Middle English.

Kelly Says

When you say 'that doesn't pertain to me,' you're using a word that comes from Latin and literally means 'doesn't extend to me'—it's a concise way of saying 'that's not my business or responsibility'!

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