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Appendages: meaning, definitions and examples

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appendages

 

[ əˈpendɪdʒɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body parts

Appendages are external body parts that are used by an organism to interact with its environment. They can be used for various functions such as walking, grasping, or swimming.

Synonyms

extremities, limbs, members

Examples of usage

  • The crab's appendages help it to walk sideways on the beach.
  • The spider uses its appendages to catch prey in its web.
  • The bird's appendages, such as wings and feet, enable it to fly and perch on branches.

Translations

Translations of the word "appendages" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apêndices

🇮🇳 उपांग

🇩🇪 Anhänge

🇮🇩 tambahan

🇺🇦 додатки

🇵🇱 przydatki

🇯🇵 付属物

🇫🇷 appendices

🇪🇸 apéndices

🇹🇷 ekler

🇰🇷 부속물

🇸🇦 ملاحق

🇨🇿 přílohy

🇸🇰 prílohy

🇨🇳 附属物

🇸🇮 priloge

🇮🇸 viðhengi

🇰🇿 қосымшалар

🇬🇪 დანართები

🇦🇿 əlavələr

🇲🇽 apéndices

Word origin

The word 'appendages' originated from the Latin word 'appendere', meaning 'to hang upon'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to external body parts that are attached to the main body.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,327, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.