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Definition appendix in American English

appendix noun

[countable] noun
/əˈpendɪks/
1

a small tube that is joined to your large intestine. It has no particular use and is removed in a medical operation if it becomes infected.

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2

a section giving extra details at the end of a book, part of a book, or document

Example

Technical specifications are included in the appendix to Chapter 9.

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Definition appendix in American English