appendage (Meaning)
appendage (n)
an external body part that projects from the body
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
a part that is joined to something larger
appendage (n.)
Something appended to, or accompanying, a principal or greater thing, though not necessary to it, as a portico to a house.
A subordinate or subsidiary part or organ; an external organ or limb, esp. of the articulates.
Synonyms & Antonyms of appendage
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- enhancement
- equipment
- add-on
- adjunct
- accouterment
- additive
- accessary
- accoutrement
- adapter
- adaptor
- attachment
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- paraphernalia
- garnish
- embellishment
- trimming
- auxiliary
- complement
- adornment
- nonessential
- amenity
- trim
- doodad
- decoration
- embroidery
- subsidiary
- filler
- furnishings
- appurtenances
- luxury
- trappings
- extra
- accompaniment
- supplement
- frill
- incidental
- ornament
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
appendage Sentence Examples
- The insect had a long, thin appendage that it used to probe and explore its surroundings.
- The robot's appendages allowed it to perform a wide range of tasks with precision and accuracy.
- The bird's colorful plumage served as both a visual display and a decorative appendage.
- The lizard's tail, which served as a protective appendage, could be detached in case of danger.
- The spider used its silk thread as an appendage to create intricate webs for catching prey.
- The submarine's robotic arm functioned as a versatile appendage for underwater exploration and manipulation.
- The fish exhibited a unique appendage near its mouth, aiding in the capture of small prey.
- The cephalopod's tentacles were powerful and flexible appendages used for hunting and defense.
- The plant had a delicate appendage that released pollen into the air for reproduction.
- The amphibian had webbed appendages, facilitating efficient movement both in water and on land.
FAQs About the word appendage
an external body part that projects from the body, a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant, a part that is joined
accessory, appliance, option, enhancement, equipment, add-on, adjunct, accouterment, additive, accessary
necessity, essential, requirement,essential, requirement, necessity, requisite,requisite,
The insect had a long, thin appendage that it used to probe and explore its surroundings.
The robot's appendages allowed it to perform a wide range of tasks with precision and accuracy.
The bird's colorful plumage served as both a visual display and a decorative appendage.
The lizard's tail, which served as a protective appendage, could be detached in case of danger.
