Apéndice (en. Appendix)

/aˈpendiθe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Part that is added to a text or document.
The appendix of the book contains graphs and tables.
El apéndice del libro contiene gráficos y tablas.
Organ of the human body that can become inflamed.
I had to undergo surgery for appendicitis due to inflammation of the appendix.
Tuve que operarme de apendicitis por una inflamación del apéndice.
Secondary or accessory element that complements something.
The appendix of the manual explains how to use the computer.
El apéndice del manual explica cómo usar la computadora.

Etymology

From Latin 'appendĭcĭs', which means 'that which is added'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Appendix u
It refers to the vermiform appendix in medicine.
apéndice u
Book appendix
It refers to the final section that provides additional information.
apéndice del libro

Related Words

Annex
Document that is attached to another.
anexo
Supplement
Addition that completes something.
suplemento
Clause
Part of a text that is highlighted.
inciso

Slang Meanings

Reference to something that is considered superfluous.
That topic is just an appendix in our conversation.
Ese tema es solo un apéndice en nuestra conversación.