🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

apêndice

Pronunciation / Transliteration: a-pen-dee-se

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Appendage/əˈpɛn.dɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O apêndice é uma parte do corpo humano que pode causar problemas."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Something that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

    "The scientist discovered an appendage on the organism that helped it swim more efficiently."
  2. 2

    A body part or organ that is attached to the main structure.

    "The insect's antennae are considered appendages that assist in sensing the environment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'appendage' originates from the Latin 'appendere', meaning 'to hang upon'. It evolved through Middle French 'appendice' before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining the sense of something attached or added.

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