Annexe: meaning, definitions and examples

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annexe

 

[ษ™หˆnษ›ks ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

building extension

An annexe refers to a building that is attached to or associated with a larger structure. It is often used as a supplementary space, providing additional rooms or facilities that serve the main building. Common examples include extra classrooms annexed to a school or additional offices connected to a business building. The term can also denote a supplementary document or supplementary material associated with a main document. In architectural terminology, annexes can vary in size and significance.

Synonyms

addition, appendix, extension, supplement.

Examples of usage

  • The new annexe houses the art studio.
  • They built an annexe to accommodate staff members.
  • The library's annexe contains rare collections.
  • The hospital's annexe provides emergency services.
  • We designed an annexe for guest accommodation.
Context #2 | Verb

to add on

To annexe means to attach or add something to a larger whole. In legal terms, it often refers to the formal incorporation of territory into a country or state. This action can have significant political and diplomatic implications, often sparking debate over sovereignty and governance. While less commonly used, the term can also apply to adding supplementary materials to an existing document.

Synonyms

add, attach, incorporate, join.

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to annexe the disputed territory.
  • The committee will annexe the additional report to the minutes.
  • Plans to annexe the area have faced opposition.
  • They decided to annexe a luxury suite to the hotel.
  • The board will annexe the new policies for review.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'annexus,' meaning 'to tie or fasten to.'
  • In the late 14th century, it started being used in English to describe a connected building.

Architecture

  • Annexes are often used in schools or hospitals to provide additional space without constructing a new main building.
  • They are designed to maintain architectural harmony with the primary structure while serving functional needs.

Legal Use

  • In legal contexts, an annexe can refer to an addition to a legal document that provides additional information.
  • It can include supplementary data or maps that clarify aspects of contracts or agreements.

Art and Culture

  • Many famous museums have annexes that host traveling exhibits, providing more opportunities for visitors to explore art.
  • In literature, an annex can be a metaphor for hidden or extra aspects of a story that enhance the main narrative.

Education

  • Educational institutions may add annexes to accommodate growing student populations, such as gymnasiums or libraries.
  • Annexes can also serve as dedicated spaces for arts and sciences, promoting interdisciplinary learning.

Translations

Translations of the word "annexe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anexo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคชเฅเคฐเคตเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anhang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lampiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะดะฐั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aneks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™„ๅฑž็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท annexe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anexo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุญู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญloha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญloha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™„ๅฝ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priloga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐauki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัั‹ะผัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lavษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anexo

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,816 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.