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- Dictionaryap·pend·age/əˈpendij/
noun
- 1. (often with negative or pejorative connotations) a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important: "they treat Scotland as a mere appendage of England" Similar
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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. especially : a limb or analogous part (such as a seta) 3. [appendant] : a dependent or subordinate person.
APPENDAGE definition: 1. something that exists as a smaller and less important part of something larger: 2. an arm, leg…. Learn more.
APPENDAGE meaning: 1. something that exists as a smaller and less important part of something larger: 2. an arm, leg…. Learn more.
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.
An appendage is something that is joined to or connected with something larger or more important.
Appendage definition: a subordinate part attached to something; an auxiliary part; addition.. See examples of APPENDAGE used in a sentence.
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.
