Hyphenation
ap·per·tainSynonyms
apply,
bear,
be characteristic of,
be part of,
be pertinent,
be proper,
be relevant,
have to do with,
pertain,
refer,
relate,
touch upon,
vestPronunciation
Etymology
() Old English apperteinen, apertenen, Old French apartenir (French appartenir), from Latin appertinere from ad (“to”) + pertinere (“to reach to, belong”). See pertain for details.