Appendage

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈpɛndɪdʒ/

Definitions of appendage

noun a part or organ that is attached to the main structure of an organism, typically smaller or less important than the main part

Example Sentences

A1 A spider has eight legs, which are its appendages.

A2 A crab uses its claws as appendages to catch its food.

B1 Insects have various appendages such as antennae and wings.

B2 The octopus uses its tentacles as appendages to grasp objects.

C1 The surgeon carefully removed the damaged appendage to save the patient's life.

C2 The robot's appendages were designed for precise and delicate tasks.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The octopus can appendage its tentacles to catch prey.

A2 The robot was designed to appendage different tools for various tasks.

B1 The surgeon had to appendage a new piece of skin to the patient's wound.

B2 The artist decided to appendage a small sculpture to the painting for added depth.

C1 The company plans to appendage a new division to their business for expansion.

C2 The government may need to appendage additional funding to the project for its completion.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The octopus has eight long appendages.

A2 The spider uses its appendage to catch prey.

B1 The robot's appendage allows it to pick up objects with precision.

B2 The surgeon carefully reattached the patient's severed appendage.

C1 The alien creature had multiple appendages that served different functions.

C2 The artist's sculpture featured intricate appendages that seemed to move in the wind.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The octopus has eight tentacles, which are its appendages.

A2 The spider uses its appendage to catch prey in its web.

B1 The robot's appendage allows it to pick up objects with precision.

B2 The crab's appendages help it to move quickly along the ocean floor.

C1 The surgeon carefully removed the damaged appendage during the operation.

C2 The alien creature had multiple appendages that served different functions.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 My appendage is sore from carrying all those heavy bags.

A2 The creature had a long, slimy appendage that it used to grab its prey.

B1 The robot's appendage was equipped with a powerful gripping mechanism.

B2 The appendage of the octopus is not only used for movement but also for grabbing and manipulating objects.

C1 The surgeon carefully detached the damaged appendage and replaced it with a prosthetic.

C2 The appendage of the starfish is able to regenerate if it is damaged or lost.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The octopus has eight tentacles, which are its appendages.

A2 A spider uses its appendages to catch prey and build webs.

B1 The robot's appendages were designed for precise movements and tasks.

B2 The surgeon carefully reattached the patient's severed appendage.

C1 The artist sculpted intricate details on the statue's appendages.

C2 The alien creature had strange appendages that served various functions.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 My arm is an appendage connected to my shoulder.

A2 The spider had eight legs, each appendage serving a different purpose.

B1 The robot's appendage was able to pick up and move objects with precision.

B2 The lizard's tail is a remarkable appendage that can detach and regrow.

C1 The surgeon carefully reattached the patient's severed appendage.

C2 The alien creature had multiple appendages that seemed to function independently.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Ouch! My appendage got caught in the door.

A2 Appendage! That's what I forgot to bring to the party.

B1 I need to stretch before exercising to avoid injuring my appendages.

B2 After the accident, the doctor had to amputate his appendage.

C1 The robot's appendages moved with incredible precision and speed.

C2 The alien creature had multiple colorful appendages that seemed to serve different functions.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 A spider has eight legs, which are its appendages.

A2 A crab uses its claws as appendages to catch food.

B1 Insects have various appendages such as antennae and wings.

B2 The octopus uses its tentacles as appendages to grasp objects.

C1 The surgeon carefully removed the patient's damaged appendage during the operation.

C2 The robot's appendages were designed with precision to perform delicate tasks.

Examples of appendage in a Sentence

formal The insect used its appendage to grasp onto the branch.

informal He accidentally bumped his appendage on the table.

slang I feel like my appendage is going to fall off after that workout.

figurative His smartphone had become an appendage, always in his hand.

Grammatical Forms of appendage

past tense

appended

plural

appendages

comparative

more appendage

superlative

most appendage

present tense

append

future tense

will append

perfect tense

have appended

continuous tense

is appending

singular

appendage

positive degree

appendage

infinitive

to append

gerund

appending

participle

appending

Origin and Evolution of appendage

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'appendage' originated from the Latin word 'appendere', meaning 'to hang upon'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to something attached or added to a main structure, the word 'appendage' has evolved to also describe body parts or extensions, such as limbs or organs, in both literal and metaphorical contexts.