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appendix
uh-PEHN-dihks
Appendix (noun) means Extra material added at the end of a book or document, giving background or supporting details. Example: “The report ends with an appendix listing every source the authors used.”
noun
1
Extra material added at the end of a book or document, giving background or supporting details.
"The report ends with an appendix listing every source the authors used."
"The full survey data is listed in appendix B."
"Check the appendix for a glossary of technical terms."
2
A small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine.
"The surgeon explained that an infected appendix can be dangerous if it is left untreated."
"Most people can live a perfectly normal life without their appendix."
"His appendix had to be removed after it became inflamed."
How to use appendix
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the small organ attached to the gut, or a section of extra material tacked onto the end of a written work.
Common pairings
see appendix
burst appendix
appendix A
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- Plural
- appendices, appendixes
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin appendix, "something attached," from appendere, "to hang onto."
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What does “appendix” mean?
The word “appendix” means extra material added at the end of a book or document, giving background or supporting details. In plain terms, either the small organ attached to the gut, or a section of extra material tacked onto the end of a written work.
How do you pronounce “appendix”?
“Appendix” is pronounced uh-PEHN-dihks (/əˈpɛn.dɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “appendix” in a sentence?
Here is “appendix” used in a sentence: “The full survey data is listed in appendix B.”
What part of speech is “appendix”?
“Appendix” is a noun.
Where does the word “appendix” come from?
The word “appendix” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin appendix, "something attached," from appendere, "to hang onto.".
Is “appendix” a common word?
“Appendix” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “appendix” have?
“Appendix” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extra material added at the end of a book or document, giving background or supporting details.
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