Appendix

Quick meaning: Appendix is a noun meaning A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.

Meaning

A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.

More Meanings

1. (anatomy) The vermiform appendix.
2. (anatomy) Any process, prolongation, or projection.
3. (obsolete in general sense) Something attached to something else; an attachment or accompaniment.

Example Sentences

Holonym: back matter

Near-synonyms: ancillary, auxiliary

Near-synonyms: supplement (sometimes synonymous), addendum, codicil

idleness is an appendix to nobility; they count it a disgrace to work, and spend all their days in sports, recreations, and pastimes […]

Word Forms

• appendices
• appendixes

Synonyms for appendix

Depending on context, synonyms include addition, addendum, attachment, accessory, accompaniment, add-on.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include add-on, supplement, adjunct, attached, annex, addendum.

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