Appendage

/əˈpɛn.dɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

The new funding was a valuable appendage to the organization's existing resources.

a body part, such as a limb or a tail, that is joined to the main structure of an organism.

The octopus has several appendages that help it navigate through the water.

a subordinate or auxiliary part.

The committee was seen as merely an appendage of the main board.

From Latin 'appendere' meaning 'to hang upon'.

appendage to

Something that is connected to a larger or more significant entity.

useful appendage

A part that contributes positively to the overall function or quality.

unexpected appendage

An addition that is surprising or unforeseen.

append

To attach or add something.

dependency

A condition of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.

supplement

Something added to enhance or complete.

A joke referring to a small addition or something considered inconsequential.

He joked that his new hobby was just an appendage to his main interests.