appurtenance | SAT Word of the Day
This word is usually used in the plural form and is kind of just a fancy way to say "thing that goes with another thing."
⚡️ Quick Quiz: Do you know what APPURTENANCE means already?
appurtenances most nearly means
(A) irrelevant details
(B) unnecessary decorations
(C) formal documents
(D) crucial components
(E) accessories or attachments
And one more:
Which of the following would best be described as appurtenances of wealth?
(A) Flightless birds
(B) Altruism and charity
(C) Cabins or other rustic dwellings
(D) Self-sacrifice
(E) Financial security
Scroll down for the answer/s.
ℹ️ Part of speech of appurtenance
appurtenance (usually used in the plural form, appurtenances) is a NOUN (count noun, singular).
🗣️ Pronunciation of appurtenance
appurtenance is pronounced /ə.ˈpɜr.tə.nəns/ or uh-PUR-tuh-nuhns.
📚️ Definition of appurtenance
An accessory, attachment, or piece of equipment that belongs to or accompanies something larger or more important. Example: appurtenances of a computer system.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of appurtenance in usage:
The DSLR camera came packaged with various shiny, beautiful appurtenances: lenses, filters, flash, and a case.
The right to freedom includes not just liberty itself but all the necessary appurtenances that make that liberty meaningful.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
E, accessories or attachments. Explanations: A is incorrect as appurtenances are relevant to the main item, not irrelevant. B is wrong because appurtenances serve functional purposes, not just decorative ones. C doesn't work; appurtenances aren't really documents. D is close but incorrect; an appurtenance is supplementary rather than crucial to the main function.
E, Financial security. Explanation: Wealth affords financial security, by definition. A is unrelated. B doesn't work because selflessness isn't necessarily a component of wealth. C is unrelated and random. D is similar to B, and also wrong.