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appendices

 

[ əˈpendɪsɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

documents

Additional material at the end of a book or document, containing useful information or supplementary details.

Synonyms

additions, attachments, supplements

Examples of usage

  • The appendices at the end of the report provide further data.
  • The appendix includes a glossary of terms used in the book.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

A tube-shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals.

Synonyms

vermiform appendix

Examples of usage

  • The appendix can become inflamed and require surgical removal.
  • Appendicitis is a medical condition involving inflammation of the appendix.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

A section of additional information added at the end of a document or file.

Synonyms

addendum, attachment, supplement

Examples of usage

  • The appendices contain detailed technical specifications.
  • The appendix of the manual provides troubleshooting tips.

Translations

Translations of the word "appendices" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apêndices

🇮🇳 परिशिष्ट

🇩🇪 Anhänge

🇮🇩 lampiran

🇺🇦 додатки

🇵🇱 załączniki

🇯🇵 付録

🇫🇷 annexes

🇪🇸 apéndices

🇹🇷 ekler

🇰🇷 부록

🇸🇦 ملاحق

🇨🇿 přílohy

🇸🇰 prílohy

🇨🇳 附录

🇸🇮 priloge

🇮🇸 viðaukar

🇰🇿 қосымшалар

🇬🇪 დანართები

🇦🇿 əlavələr

🇲🇽 apéndices

Etymology

The word 'appendices' has its origins in Latin, where 'appendix' means 'an addition, appendage'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, the term has been used in various contexts, from books and documents to anatomy and computing. The plural form 'appendices' is commonly used to refer to multiple additional sections or organs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,630, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.