appendage

[əˈpendɪdʒ]

appendage Definition

• 1. a part that is joined to something larger or more important
• 2. a limb or other body part that is attached to the main part of the body

Using appendage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appendage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The building has several appendages that were added over the years.

• Example

  The spider has eight appendages.

• Example

  The bird uses its wings as appendages to fly.

appendage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appendage

• attachment
• addition
• accessory
• extension

Phrases with appendage

• vestigial appendage

  a body part that has lost its original function through evolution

  Example

  The human appendix is considered a vestigial appendage.

• sexual appendage

  a reproductive organ used for sexual reproduction

  Example

  The male seahorse has a brood pouch, which is a sexual appendage used to carry and nourish the eggs.

• prosthetic appendage

  an artificial limb or body part that replaces a missing or damaged one

  Example

  After the accident, he had to use a prosthetic appendage to walk.

Origins of appendage

from Latin 'appendere', meaning 'to hang on'

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Summary: appendage in Brief

An 'appendage' [əˈpendɪdʒ] is a part that is joined to something larger or more important, or a limb or other body part that is attached to the main part of the body. It can refer to both physical and abstract things. Examples include the appendages of a building, the legs of an animal, or the wings of a bird. Phrases like 'vestigial appendage,' 'sexual appendage,' and 'prosthetic appendage' describe specific types of appendages.