appendix
/əˈpɛn.dɪks/
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Also seen as: appendices · appendixes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.
Noun
Examples
Holonym: back matter
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The vermiform appendix.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “appendix” mean?
A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.
Is “appendix” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.