appurtenances
5 synonyms for appurtenances, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The smaller items, accessories or equipment that go along with something larger and are needed to use it properly.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use appurtenances
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
all the appurtenances of
appurtenances thereto
land and appurtenances
appurtenances of office
Formal or legal. In everyday speech people say accessories, extras or trappings instead.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman and Old French apartenance, from Latin appertinere 'to belong to', from ad- 'to' plus pertinere 'to pertain'.
Full origin of appurtenances →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an appurtenance and a fixture?
A fixture is a physical item attached to the building itself, such as a fitted boiler or a bathroom sink. An appurtenance is broader: it covers anything that belongs to the property and passes with it, including intangible rights like an easement or a right of way.
Is appurtenances ever singular?
Yes, appurtenance is the correct singular, though it is rare outside legal writing. In general use the word almost always appears in the plural.
