n.
Pronunciation: ə - ' p ə rt-n ə n(t)s, - ' p ə r-t ə -n ə n(t)s
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : an incidental right (as a right-of-way) attached to a principal property right and passing in possession with it
2 : a subordinate part or adjunct <the appurtenance of welcome is fashion and ceremony ― Shakespeare>
3 plural : accessory objects : APPARATUS <the appurtenance s of wealth>