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PERTAINING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Pertaining.

How to pronounce pertaining:

US

Pertaining - as a verb

Be relevant to

Example: "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear oncome toconcernhave to do withreferrelatetouchtouch on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be a part or attribute of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appertain

Pertaining - as a noun

Something that pertains; an appurtenance.

Example Sentences

"The document contains information pertaining to the investigation."
"We need to discuss the matters pertaining to the new project."
"The rules are applicable only to situations pertaining to the current circumstances."
"This book covers various topics pertaining to marine biology."
"I have a question pertaining to the email you sent yesterday."
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Word Game Points

Is PERTAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pertaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERTAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PERTAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pertaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERTAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PERTAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pertaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERTAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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