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appendage

Pronunciation: [əˈpɛn.dɪdʒ]

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Learn how to use appendage in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a part that is attached to something larger, like a branch on a tree or a leg on an animal. Think of it as an addition that helps something function better or do more things.

Example

The bird's wings are vital appendages that help it fly.

Example

The tree lost its appendage in the storm, making it look unbalanced.

Example

What appendage does the octopus use to catch its food?

Context: “relationships”

(noun) something that belongs to or is connected to something else, often used when talking about a group or organization. It can be like a small extra thing that is part of a bigger thing.

Example

The charity is an important appendage of the large community organization.

Example

The smaller group is not an appendage to the main club; it stands on its own.

Example

What is the role of the appendage in the family organization?

How to pronounce appendage

Pronunciation: [əˈpɛn.dɪdʒ]

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