appendical
|ap-pen-di-cal|
/əˈpɛndɪkəl/
relating to an appendix
Etymology
'appendical' originates from Modern English formation based on the noun 'appendix' with the adjectival suffix '-ical'.
'appendical' derives from 'appendix' which comes from Latin 'appendix' (a suffix of 'appendere'), itself from the verb 'appendere' meaning 'to hang upon'. The adjective form in English developed by attaching the suffix '-ical' to form 'appendical'.
Initially related directly to the Latin notion of something 'hung on' or 'attached'; over time in English it came to mean specifically 'relating to an appendix' (either anatomical or as a supplementary section).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or of the nature of an appendix (either an anatomical appendix or a supplementary/added section).
The report included an appendical note with supporting data.
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Adjective 2
occurring as or resembling an appendage or an appendage-like part; accessory or subordinate.
The structure appeared appendical to the main organ, with limited independent function.
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