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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesapêndice
Pronunciation / Transliteration: a-pen-dee-se
"O apêndice é uma parte do corpo humano que pode causar problemas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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
Derived from the late Middle English word 'appenden' (meaning to belong or depend on), originating from the Latin 'appendere', meaning 'to hang upon'. Over centuries, the noun form evolved to describe a smaller or subsidiary part attached to a larger, more important principal object, particularly anatomical structures projecting from an animal body.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Appendage" is said worldwide
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appendice
Transliteration: a-pahn-dees
"L'appendice est une partie du corps qui peut être retirée."
Anhang
Transliteration: an-hang
"Der Anhang des Berichts enthält wichtige Informationen."
appendice
Transliteration: ap-pend-ee-che
"L'appendice è un organo che può causare dolore se infiammato."
apéndice
Transliteration: a-pend-ee-se
"El apéndice es un órgano que a veces se inflama."
apêndice
Transliteration: a-pen-dee-se
"O apêndice é uma parte do corpo humano que pode causar problemas."
संलग्नक
Transliteration: sanlaganak
"संलग्नक शरीर का एक हिस्सा है जो मुख्य संरचना से जुड़ा होता है।"
附属物
Transliteration: fùshǔwù
"附属物是附加在主要结构上的部分。"
부속물
Transliteration: busokmul
"부속물은 주요 구조에 부착된 부분입니다."
付属物
Transliteration: fuzokubutsu
"付属物は主要な構造に付けられた部分です。"
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