appurtenances — accessories or equipment associated with a particular activity or way of life; things that belong or are attached to something else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: accessories or equipment associated with a particular activity or way of life; things that belong or are attached to something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's corner office came with all the appurtenances of power: leather chairs, mahogany desk, and a mini-fridge stocked with energy drinks.
- The property includes the house and all its appurtenances such as the garage, garden shed, and swimming pool.
- Medieval knights traveled with numerous appurtenances including armor, weapons, and a portable coffee maker for those long quests.
appurtenances
NOUN[/əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/]
accessories or equipment associated with a particular activity or way of life; things that belong or are attached to something else
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'appertinere' meaning 'to belong to' or 'to pertain to.' The word evolved to describe things that are attached to or go along with something more important.
Breakdown
ap- (to/toward) + pertinere (to belong/pertain) + -ance (noun suffix indicating state or quality)
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📝Examples
“The CEO's corner office came with all the appurtenances of power: leather chairs, mahogany desk, and a mini-fridge stocked with energy drinks.”
“The property includes the house and all its appurtenances such as the garage, garden shed, and swimming pool.”
“Medieval knights traveled with numerous appurtenances including armor, weapons, and a portable coffee maker for those long quests.”
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