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annexe

an·nex
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb uh-neks, an-eks; noun an-eks, -iks]
    • /verb əˈnɛks, ˈæn ɛks; noun ˈæn ɛks, -ɪks/
    • /ˈæn.ɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb uh-neks, an-eks; noun an-eks, -iks]
    • /verb əˈnɛks, ˈæn ɛks; noun ˈæn ɛks, -ɪks/

Definitions of annexe word

  • countable noun annexe An annexe is a building which is joined to or is next to a larger main building. 3
  • countable noun annexe An annexe to a document is a section added to it at the end. 3
  • noun annexe an extension to a main building 3
  • noun annexe a building used as an addition to a main building nearby 3
  • noun annexe something added or annexed, esp a supplement to a document 3
  • abbreviation ANNEXE annex 3

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Origin of annexe

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (v.) Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French annexer < Medieval Latin annexāre, derivative of Latin annexus tied to, past participle of annectere (see annectent); (noun) < French annexe or noun use of v.

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Parts of speech for Annexe

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

annexe popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

annexe usage trend in Literature

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