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  1. what is the difference in usage of 'pertain' and 'appertain'?

    One meaning of pertain which appertain doesn’t have is ‘To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.’ The OED has seven main definitions for appertain and four for …

  2. meaning - Belong to Vs. Pertain to - English Language & Usage …

    I would like to know if the meaning of belong to conform the meaning of pertain to. If no, what is the difference and when each one of them is more suitable? Update Well according to my searc...

  3. Formal email/letter writing : correct usage of "issue which pertains …

    Mar 27, 2021 · Formal email/letter writing : correct usage of "issue which pertains to" / "issue pertaining to" /"issue that pertains to" Ask Question Asked 4 years, 8 months ago Modified 4 …

  4. It is "relating to" or "related to"? - English Language & Usage …

    In addition to the wonderful answers already written above, I dare only claim to offer my 2 cents: Often replacing a phrase with another can be a good way to judge whether something sounds …

  5. meaning - "Relationship to" vs. "Relationship with" - English …

    Apr 28, 2016 · A relationship between two people A and B is the set of connections -- familial, social, commercial, etc. -- between them. The relationship of person A to person B means …

  6. meaning - What's the difference between "general" and "generic ...

    Apr 30, 2014 · General is the opposite of special. General and special refer to the applicability of a fact. For example, Einstein's General Theory of Relativity applies to all physical situations, but …

  7. Pertinent versus relevant- what's the usage difference

    Dec 4, 2014 · According to various dictionaries, relevant means having a bearing on the matter at hand. Pertinent means “relevant to the matter at hand. Similarly, impertinent can be irrelevant. …

  8. Is there a word for "of or pertaining to"?

    Aug 6, 2017 · So you have "ursine" which means "of or pertaining to bears", and you have "jentacular" which means "of or pertaining to breakfast". Is there a word that refers to this class …

  9. Single-word adjective meaning "of or pertaining to age"

    Mar 31, 2016 · Single-word adjective meaning "of or pertaining to age" Ask Question Asked 9 years, 8 months ago Modified 9 years, 2 months ago

  10. meaning - What does "of or relating to" mean? - English Language ...

    Nov 16, 2015 · 2 The point of this wording is to cover all possible usages of the word. Consider the following meanings: "of knowledge" "of knowing" "relating to knowledge" "relating to …