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appendage Meaning & Definition

/əˈpɛndɪd͡ʒ/

What Does Appendage Mean?

As a noun, appendage means An external body part that projects from the body. It can also mean A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.

Appendage in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//əˈpɛndɪd͡ʒ//
Syllables1
Synonymsprocess, outgrowth and member
Pluralappendages

Appendage Definition (Noun)

  1. An external body part that projects from the body.

    bodily appendage

  2. A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.

    The small building was added as an appendage to the main structure.

  3. A part that is joined to something larger.

    He disliked being treated as a mere appendage to the committee.

Synonyms of Appendage

Appendage synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Appendage

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Appendage in a Sentence

bodily appendage

The insect has a pair of sensory appendages.

The small building was added as an appendage to the main structure.

He disliked being treated as a mere appendage to the committee.

Word Forms & Grammar

appendage (plural appendages)

Origin of Appendage

From append + -age.

How Do You Say Appendage?

The standard pronunciation of appendage is //əˈpɛndɪd͡ʒ//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Appendage

What part of speech is appendage?

Appendage is a noun.

What is another word for appendage?

Words with a similar meaning to appendage include process, outgrowth and member. See the full list of appendage synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of appendage?

The plural of appendage is appendages.

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