Appendix
/əˈpɛndɪks/
Definitions
2 meaningsA section or part added to the end of a book or document, usually containing supplementary material.
/əˈpɛndɪks/
Supplementary part added to a book or document.
The appendix contains a list of references.
💡 Simply: Extra information at the back of a book.
More Examples
The author included a helpful appendix explaining the methodology.
How It's Used
"The book's appendix contains detailed statistical data."
"The appendix includes the raw data used for the analysis."
A small, finger-like pouch attached to the cecum (the first part of the large intestine).
/əˈpɛndɪks/
Worm-like tube-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine.
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix.
💡 Simply: A small part of your body connected to your large intestine.
More Examples
The surgeon successfully removed the inflamed appendix.
How It's Used
"He had to undergo an appendectomy due to a ruptured appendix."
From Late Latin appendix, from appendere "to hang something on, attach," from ad- "to" + pendere "to hang".
The anatomical use has been prevalent since the 16th century; the literary use is more recent.
Memory tip
Think of 'appending' extra information to the end.