APPENDAGE Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

appendage

noun

ə-ˈpen-dij

Definition of appendage

as in accessory

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers

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Recent Examples of appendage The tissue itself wasn’t a mere appendage to the mouse – further testing using fluorescent labelling and measures of its electrical activity demonstrated that the organoid and its host brain communicated. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 Future research could focus on what genetic mechanisms may have been turned on or off to make the spider-like appendage appear, Ruane added. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026 The cockroaches were saddled with lightweight electronics that included electrodes implanted into both their antennae and small tail-like appendages known as cerci. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Sep. 2026 Yet its bodywork is relatively restrained, avoiding the huge wings, complex vents and aggressive appendages found on many contemporary hypercars. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appendage

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Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top.

— Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessory

Noun

The Air Force wants CCAs to increase the number of aircraft available for a mission while giving pilots additional sensing, targeting, and engagement options.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
In exchange, users are given a smaller pool of options in place of endless swiping.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of option

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Storyteller Overland Powering up the sockets and appliances, the Gear Mode packs in 4+ kWh of Lithionics batteries that send power through a 2,000-W inverter and charge while driving through a high-output auxiliary alternator.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
The team also highlighted that electric motors power a wide range or technologies, from hybrid or electric vehicles, to industrial systems and household appliances.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

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