Synonyms for

Appendage

Verb / ʌˈpendɪdʒ / Another word for appendage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A part that is joined to something larger or more important.

Synonyms & similar words

extremity process outgrowth member attachment extension protrusion limb outgrowth process projection branch offshoot addition adjunct accessory annex supplement appurtenance accoutrement fixture accouterment extra peripheral

Example sentences

  1. The caterpillar's appendages helped it crawl up the branch.
  2. The robot's appendages allowed it to complete tasks with precision.
  3. The octopus uses its appendages to catch prey and defend itself.
  4. The monster had grotesque appendages that frightened the villagers.
  5. The tree's appendages reached out over the fence and into the neighbor's yard.

Quotes

  • "Our own physical body possesses a wisdom which we who inhabit the body lack." - Henry Miller
  • "The human body is not a thing or substance, given, but a continuous creation." - Wendell Berry
  • "The human body is the best picture of the human soul." - Ludwig Wittgenstein

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