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Appurtenance – An accessory or other object associated with an activity or lifestyle

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced ah-per-tin-unce)

To remember the definition of the word appurtenance, use the following mnemonic:

A purring cat is a tenant (appurtenance) of this house. Think of it as coming with, or an accessory of the house.

A purring cat is a tenant (appurtenance) of this house. Think of it as coming with, or an accessory of the house.

 

Examples of appurtenance in a sentence

He inherited the manor and all its appurtenances.

Books and CDs are among the appurtenances of student life.

Pierre came to pick them up in his car and they piled in with all their bags and appurtenances.

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