appendage

noun
UK: /əˈpendɪdʒ/
US: /əˈpendɪdʒ/

  1. A part that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

    1. The tail is an appendage of a cat [ ] [ ]
    2. A bicycle bell is an appendage to the handlebars for safety while riding. [ ] [ ]

  2. A body part, such as an arm or leg, that is connected to the main part of the body.

    1. The bird has a damaged appendage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The crab's appendages are strong and useful for catching food in the ocean. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that exists as a part of something else but is less important than it is.

    1. The museum is an appendage of the university. [ ] [ ]
    2. Online gaming is an appendage to modern culture that continues to evolve and expand. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

extension addition attachment limb

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appendage" in English means: A part that is added or attached to something larger or more important., A body part, such as an arm or leg, that is connected to the main part of the body., Something that exists as a part of something else but is less important than it is..

The phonetic transcription of "appendage" is /əˈpendɪdʒ/ in British English and /əˈpendɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appendage": extension, addition, attachment, limb.

Example usage of "appendage": "The tail is an appendage of a cat". More examples on the page.