Definition

Related to or accompanying something else; often used to describe something that is added or attached.

Example

The appendant rights to the property include access to the nearby lake.

Conversation

I was looking at some old photos and noticed how many appendant items we had in the background.

Oh really? What kind of things did you find?

There were old toys and decorations that seemed to just be there without any real purpose.

That’s funny! Those appendant details really do tell a story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appendant → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "pendere" (meaning to hang). The word describes something that is hanging or attached to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'hanging on' ('pendere') to something else, which helps you remember that 'appendant' refers to something that is attached.

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