Appurtenance

Pronunciation: /ˈˌeɪpiˈpɝˈtiˈnæns/

Appurtenance (noun)

  1. an additional item or piece of equipment that is useful but not essential.
  2. a legal term for something that belongs to a main property, like a garage to a house.

Examples

  • The camera came with several appurtenances for better photography.
  • He bought a new appurtenance for his computer setup.

Common collocations: additional appurtenance, attach appurtenance, use appurtenance, property appurtenance, include appurtenance

Synonyms of Appurtenance

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Appurtenance

  • When describing something necessary or fundamental.