Appendix

/əˈpɛndɪks/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A supplementary material at the end of a book, report, or document that provides additional information.
The research paper included an appendix with detailed data and calculations.
A part of the human body, specifically a small tube connected to the large intestine, which may play a role in the immune system.
The doctor explained that the appendix can become inflamed, leading to appendicitis.
An auxiliary part that is added to something to enhance it, such as an attachment or accessory.
The software package came with an appendix, detailing the additional features available.

Etymology

From Latin 'appendix', meaning 'something added on'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

appendix A:
A specific section referring to additional information or data.
see appendix:
An instruction to refer to the appendix for more details.
appendix of a book:
The section at the end containing supplementary material.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Used to refer informally to extra information or content.
I included an appendix with my project, just for the extra cred.
Colloquially, can refer to unnecessary added information.
Leave out the appendix; nobody's reading that stuff!