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- Dictionaryappendage/əˈpɛndɪdʒ/
noun
- 1. a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important: "they treat Scotland as a mere appendage of England" Similar
- 2. a projecting part of an invertebrate or other living organism, with a distinct appearance or function: "a pair of feathery appendages through which oxygen is absorbed" Similar
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APPENDAGE definition: 1. something that exists as a smaller and less important part of something larger: 2. an arm, leg…. Learn more.
noun. ap· pend· age ə-ˈpen-dij. Synonyms of appendage. 1. : an adjunct to something larger or more important : appurtenance. 2. : a usually projecting part of an animal or plant body that is typically smaller and of less functional importance than the main part to which it is attached.
APPENDAGE meaning: 1. something that exists as a smaller and less important part of something larger: 2. an arm, leg…. Learn more.
Appendage definition: a subordinate part attached to something; an auxiliary part; addition.. See examples of APPENDAGE used in a sentence.
appendage in British English. (əˈpɛndɪdʒ ) noun. 1. an ancillary or secondary part attached to a main part; adjunct. 2. zoology. any organ that projects from the trunk of animals such as arthropods. 3. botany. any subsidiary part of a plant, such as a branch or leaf.
If it’s something that sticks out — like a finger, tail, or leg — chances are it can be called an appendage. The word can also be used figuratively to refer to something that’s associated with something larger or more important, like a husband who’s a mere appendage to his famous wife.
1. an ancillary or secondary part attached to a main part; adjunct. 2. (Zoology) zoology any organ that projects from the trunk of animals such as arthropods. 3. (Botany) botany any subsidiary part of a plant, such as a branch or leaf.
Definition of appendage noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
APPENDAGE meaning: 1 : a body part (such as an arm or a leg) connected to the main part of the body limb; 2 : something connected or joined to a larger or more important thing.
Appendage definition: Something added or attached to an entity of greater importance or size; an adjunct.
