appurtenant

adjective

ə-ˈpərt-nənt How to pronounce appurtenant (audio)
Definition of appurtenantnext
as in auxiliary
available to supply something extra when needed a store selling tents, sleeping bags, and all manner of appurtenant equipment for a week of roughing it

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appurtenant
  1. auxiliary
  2. additional
  3. accessory
  4. peripheral
Adjective
  • Some of those stations already have auxiliary towers located elsewhere and could quickly get back on the air, but most likely at lesser power and with a smaller coverage area.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
  • In the event that the fire does subsume the broadcast towers, the TV and radio stations would be off the broadcast airwaves until any auxiliary towers elsewhere could be brought online.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of auxiliary
Adjective
  • First off, their tall (16.9-inch) shaft effectively sealed out snow and cold, while their Flex-Foam neoprene and additional fleece lining ensured comfort in low temperatures.
    Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • That policy shift would instantly boost investor confidence and create additional demand for U.S. natural gas, shoring up prices and profits for upstream producers.
    Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • The village board will assign the sub-committee to make recommendations to allow accessory dwelling units.
    Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Shop more accessory deals: Don't sleep on Madewell's men section.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of accessory
Adjective
  • Additional peripheral mounts will be released in August, including the $99 Pro Flying surfaces for a joystick and throttle, the $189 Pro Desktop desk surface for a mouse and keyboard, and the $199 Pro Racing surfaces for a steering wheel and pedals.
    Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025
  • In the early 2000s, the leadership team took a peripheral risk by investing in streaming technology—a bet that seemed uncertain at the time.
    ByMargie Warrell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of peripheral
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