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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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Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word appendage, which means something attached to a larger or more important thing, or a projecting part of an animal or plant body. Find out how to use appendage in a sentence and how it differs from appendix.
Appendage definition: a subordinate part attached to something; an auxiliary part; addition.. See examples of APPENDAGE used in a sentence.
APPENDAGE definition: 1. something that exists as a smaller and less important part of something larger: 2. an arm, leg…. Learn more.
An appendage is a smaller or less important part that is attached to something, or a body part like an arm or leg. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
Definition of appendage noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
An appendage is a part that is joined to something larger, often a body part or an outgrowth. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related terms with examples and citations.
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.
An appendage is something added or attached to an entity of greater importance or size; an adjunct. It can also refer to a subordinate or external organ or part of a plant or animal, such as a branch, tail, or limb.
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.
