Apartment
Apartment
Apartment (/əˈpɑːrtmənt/), also known as a flat in some countries, is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building.
Etymology
The term "apartment" comes from the French word appartement and was first recorded in the mid-17th century. It is derived from the Italian appartamento, which means to separate, referring to a set of rooms separated from others in a building.
Definition
An apartment is a type of residential real estate, where a specific part of a building or a group of buildings is rented or owned by an individual or a family for living. It is typically part of a larger multi-dwelling unit building and can be located at any floor level.
Related Terms
- Condominium: A building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses.
- Studio Apartment: A small apartment consisting mainly of one main room which serves as the living room, bedroom and kitchen.
- Penthouse: An apartment on the highest floor of an apartment building.
- Duplex: A house divided into two apartments, with a separate entrance for each.
- Loft: A space directly under the roof of a house or other building, which is often used for accommodation or storage.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apartment
- Wikipedia's article - Apartment
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