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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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Aug 12, 2015 · APPENDAGE definition: 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 meaning: 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.
An appendage is something that is joined to or connected with something larger or more important.
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.
Use the noun appendage to describe something that’s attached to something larger. Your arm is an appendage to your body. Appendage often describes body parts, either on humans or animals. If it’s something that sticks out — like a finger, tail, or leg — chances are it can be called an appendage.