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Appurtenance

[ə-PERT-ən-ns]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Latin, 14th century

1.

An accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living.

Examples of Appurtenance in a sentence

"She decorated her new car with fun appurtenances, such as fuzzy seat covers and a phone holder."

"I keep a bag packed with all the appurtenances I need for the gym so I can go at any time."

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