appendage
Translation
appendage, limb, attachment
Examples
An insect's antennae are sensory appendages.
An insect's antennae are sensory appendages.
He treated his younger brother as a mere appendage.
He treated his younger brother as a mere appendage.
Grammar Patterns
((appendage)) a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important An insect's antennae are sensory appendages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attachment, limb, accessory, adjunct
Etymology
From Latin 'appendere' ('to hang upon'), from 'ad-' ('to') + 'pendere' ('to hang'). The suffix '-age' indicates a thing.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'appended' or added on, like an arm or a leg hanging from the body.