Saturday, April 27, 2024

Word of the Day: Appurtenance

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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Appurtenance
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noun 1. An accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "When she got her first car, she decorated it with fun appurtenances, such as bumper stickers and seat covers."
Play Button "I keep a bag packed with my workout appurtenances so I can go to the gym any time."
Play Button "For his birthday, he asked for appurtenances for his woodworking hobby."
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French, late 14th century
Why This Word?
Trace this noun to the French verb "apartenir," meaning "to belong to," from the Latin "appertinere," which also means "belong to." The English noun "appurtenance" continues this meaning as it designates objects that belong to a certain category. ...
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