appendage

noun

ap·pend·age ə-ˈpen-dij How to pronounce appendage (audio)

: an adjunct to something larger or more important : appurtenance

: 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

especially : a limb or analogous part (such as a seta)

[appendant] : a dependent or subordinate person

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The Root of Appendage

Appendix isn't the only noun that comes from append. Unlike appendix, appendage doesn't suggest the end of something, but simply something attached. The word is often used in biology to refer to parts of an animal's body: an insect's antennae, mouthparts, or wings, for example. The appendages of some animals will grow back after they've been removed; a salamander, for example, can regrow a finger, and the tiny sea squirt can regrow all its appendages—and even its brain.

Example Sentences

The court system acts as an appendage to the government. an appendage of a larger political party

Recent Examples on the Web And that attractive appendage is about to throw Blanco’s scale out of whack.

Pat Padua, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 For an urban hike, start in Katajanokka, a far-eastern appendage to the historic center, then make your away across the old city along two grand boulevards—Esplanadi and Bulevardi, where the Belle Époque blurs with nearly featureless Functionalism.

J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 After the discovery of the appendage, the West Thumb Geyser Basin and parking lot were closed to park visitors but has since been reopened.

Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2022 His generation was raised on Snapchat and hoverboards, the first kids to grow up using their iPhones like an appendage—Juul’s aesthetic fit right in.

Wired, 12 July 2022 That appendage sported a piece of tape with 24# written on it, because that’s what the seaplane’s company scale said.

Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022 Jean-Clawed, who does, indeed, have a giant lobster claw appendage and is voiced by Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Carole Horst, Variety, 3 July 2022 But Monday's birthday celebration was held for a much hairier Jennifer Lawrence who only has two toes on each appendage.

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 17 June 2022 The short version: For many years, the archipelago was a faraway administrative appendage of the British colony of Mauritius, an island off the coast of Africa.

Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 See More

单词	appendage
释义	appendage noun ap·pend·age ə-ˈpen-dij 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 especially : a limb or analogous part (such as a seta) 3 [appendant] : a dependent or subordinate person Did you know? The Root of Appendage Appendix isn't the only noun that comes from append. Unlike appendix, appendage doesn't suggest the end of something, but simply something attached. The word is often used in biology to refer to parts of an animal's body: an insect's antennae, mouthparts, or wings, for example. The appendages of some animals will grow back after they've been removed; a salamander, for example, can regrow a finger, and the tiny sea squirt can regrow all its appendages—and even its brain. Synonyms accessory accessary accoutrement accouterment adapter adaptor add-on adjunct appliance attachment option See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The court system acts as an appendage to the government. an appendage of a larger political party Recent Examples on the Web And that attractive appendage is about to throw Blanco’s scale out of whack. Pat Padua, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 For an urban hike, start in Katajanokka, a far-eastern appendage to the historic center, then make your away across the old city along two grand boulevards—Esplanadi and Bulevardi, where the Belle Époque blurs with nearly featureless Functionalism. J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 After the discovery of the appendage, the West Thumb Geyser Basin and parking lot were closed to park visitors but has since been reopened. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2022 His generation was raised on Snapchat and hoverboards, the first kids to grow up using their iPhones like an appendage—Juul’s aesthetic fit right in. Wired, 12 July 2022 That appendage sported a piece of tape with 24# written on it, because that’s what the seaplane’s company scale said. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022 Jean-Clawed, who does, indeed, have a giant lobster claw appendage and is voiced by Jean-Claude Van Damme. Carole Horst, Variety, 3 July 2022 But Monday's birthday celebration was held for a much hairier Jennifer Lawrence who only has two toes on each appendage. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 17 June 2022 The short version: For many years, the archipelago was a faraway administrative appendage of the British colony of Mauritius, an island off the coast of Africa. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition appendage noun ap·pend·age ə-ˈpen-dij : something (as a leg) attached to a larger or more important thing Medical Definition appendage noun ap·pend·age ə-ˈpen-dij : a subordinate or derivative body part especially : a limb or analogous part (as a seta) appendage noun as in accessory something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance accessory appliance option attachment adjunct accessary adapter additive adaptor accoutrement accouterment enhancement equipment add-on auxiliary adornment accompaniment ornament incidental subsidiary appurtenances frill filler complement furnishings decoration trappings trimming supplement doodad nonessential paraphernalia amenity embellishment luxury trim extra embroidery garnish nonnecessity bells and whistles habiliment(s) Antonyms & Near Antonyms essential requirement necessity requisite
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