Appurtenances

Pronunciation: /əˌpɜrtənənsɪz/

Definitions of appurtenances

noun an accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style

Example Sentences

A1 The house came with all its appurtenances, including furniture and appliances.

A2 The landlord was responsible for maintaining the appurtenances of the rental property.

B1 The appurtenances of the estate were carefully listed in the property deed.

B2 The appurtenances of the luxury yacht included a helipad and a jacuzzi.

C1 The appurtenances of the historic mansion were meticulously preserved and restored.

C2 The appurtenances of the royal palace were opulent and extravagant, reflecting the monarch's wealth and power.

Examples of appurtenances in a Sentence

formal The lease agreement includes the use of all appurtenances on the property.

informal Make sure to take care of all the appurtenances in the house.

slang I can't believe how much we spent on all these appurtenances for the backyard.

figurative His knowledge of history is not just limited to facts, but also includes the appurtenances of the time period.

Grammatical Forms of appurtenances

• plural: appurtenances
• present tense: appurtenance
• future tense: will appurtenance
• perfect tense: has appurtenanced
• continuous tense: is appurtenancing
• singular: appurtenance
• positive degree: appurtenance
• infinitive: to appurtenance
• gerund: appurtenancing
• participle: appurtenanced

Origin and Evolution of appurtenances

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'appurtenances' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'apertenance' and Latin 'appertinentia'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to things belonging to or considered as belonging to something else, 'appurtenances' has evolved to encompass a wider range of associated items or belongings in modern usage.