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- [uh-pen-dij]
- /əˈpɛn dɪdʒ/
- /əˈpen.dɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pen-dij]
- /əˈpɛn dɪdʒ/
Definitions of appendage word
- countable noun appendage An appendage is something that is joined to or connected with something larger or more important. 3
- noun appendage an ancillary or secondary part attached to a main part; adjunct 3
- noun appendage any organ that projects from the trunk of animals such as arthropods 3
- noun appendage any subsidiary part of a plant, such as a branch or leaf 3
- noun appendage anything appended; adjunct 3
- noun appendage any subordinate or external organ or part of a plant or animal, as a branch, tail, or limb 3
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Origin of appendage
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; append + -age
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Parts of speech for Appendage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
appendage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
appendage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appendage
noun appendage
- adjunct — Something that is an adjunct to something larger or more important is connected with it or helps to perform the same task.
- supplement — something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
- projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- annex — If a country annexes another country or an area of land, it seizes it and takes control of it.
- protuberance — the condition, state, or quality of being protuberant.
Antonyms for appendage
noun appendage
- depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
- body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
- trunk — the main stem of a tree, as distinct from the branches and roots.
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