What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Prepend vs Appurtenance - What's the difference?

prepend | appurtenance |

As a verb prepend

is (computing|linguistics|transitive) to attach (an expression, phrase, etc) to another, as a prefix or prepend can be (rare|transitive) to premeditate; to weigh up mentally.

As a noun appurtenance is

an appendage added to something else.

prepend

English

Etymology 1

From pre-'' + ''(ap)pend , by analogy with append .

Verb

(en verb)
  • (computing, linguistics, transitive) To attach (an expression, phrase, etc.) to another, as a prefix.
  • Etymology 2

    From pre-'' + Latin ''pendere ‘weigh’.

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (rare) To premeditate; to weigh up mentally.
  • See also

    * append * prefix

    Anagrams

    *

    appurtenance

    Alternative forms

    * appurtenaunce (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An appendage added to something else.
  • (in the plural) Equipment used for some specific task; gear.
  • The thing to which another pertains.
  • (legal) Minor property (such as an outhouse) that passes with the main property when it is sold.
  • (grammar) A modifier that is appended or prepended to another word to coin a new word that expresses belonging.
  • Synonyms

    * contenement