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appurtenant Meaning & Definition

/əˈpɜːtɪnənt/

What Does Appurtenant Mean?

Appurtenant is used as an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to an appurtenance. It is also used to mean Ancillary or subsidiary. As a noun, it means An appendage or attachment.

Word Facts for Appurtenant

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation/əˈpɜːtɪnənt/
Synonymsadjunct, auxiliary and ancillary
Pluralappurtenants
Comparative / superlativemore appurtenant, most appurtenant

Appurtenant Definition (Adjective)

  1. Of or pertaining to an appurtenance.

    a right of way appurtenant to land or buildings

  2. Ancillary or subsidiary.

Appurtenant as a Noun

  1. An appendage or attachment.
  2. An appurtenance.

Synonyms of Appurtenant

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Appurtenant in a Sentence

a right of way appurtenant to land or buildings

Word Forms & Grammar

appurtenant (comparative more appurtenant, superlative most appurtenant)

appurtenant (plural appurtenants)

Words That Rhyme With Appurtenant

Origin of Appurtenant

From Middle English appurtenaunt, from Old French apurtenant.

Appurtenant: Your Questions Answered

Is appurtenant an adjective or a noun?

Appurtenant is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for appurtenant?

Words with a similar meaning to appurtenant include adjunct, auxiliary and ancillary. See the full list of appurtenant synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of appurtenant?

The plural of appurtenant is appurtenants.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of appurtenant?

The comparative form is more appurtenant and the superlative form is most appurtenant.

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