Annexe: meaning, definitions and examples

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annexe

 

[ ษ™หˆnษ›ks ]

Noun / Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The term 'annexe' originates from the Latin word 'annexus', which means 'to bind' or 'to tie'. It migrated into Middle French as 'annexer', retaining a similar meaning. By the late 16th century, the term had been adopted into English, primarily used in architectural and legal contexts. Historically, annexation has been a contentious political process seen throughout history, as nations expanded their territories through various means. The term has evolved to encompass both physical extensions of buildings and the legal act of attaching one entity to another. Today, 'annexe' is widely used across different fields, emphasizing its multifaceted nature.

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.