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appendix

|ap/pen/dix|

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/əˈpɛndɪks/

additional section or body part

Etymology
Etymology Information

'appendix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appendix,' where 'appendere' meant 'to hang upon.'

Historical Evolution

'appendix' changed from the Latin word 'appendix' and eventually became the modern English word 'appendix'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'something attached,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a section at the end of a book' and 'a part of the body.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a section or table of additional matter at the end of a book or document.

The book includes an appendix with additional resources.

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Noun 2

a tube-shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals.

The appendix can become inflamed, leading to appendicitis.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39