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appendicle

 

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Noun appendicle has 1 sense
  1. appendicle - a small appendage
    --1 is a kind of
    appendage

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Appendicle

Noun - Anatomy:

In anatomy, an appendicle refers to a small, supplementary organ or structure attached to a larger organ.


Example sentence: The vermiform appendix is a well-known appendicle located near the junction of the small and large intestines.


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Noun - Linguistics:

In linguistics, appendicle is a term used to describe a word or phrase added to a sentence, usually with an auxiliary function.


Example sentence: "Please" in the sentence "Please, close the door" acts as an appendicle, expressing politeness.


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Noun - Zoology:

In zoology, an appendicle refers to a small, non-functional structure on an organism's body.


Example sentence: The tiny wings on flightless beetles are appendicles that used to serve a purpose in their evolutionary history.


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Noun - Local (Informal):

Informally, an appendicle is a term used in certain local dialects to refer to a small, miscellaneous object or item.


Example sentence: He always carries a pocket full of appendicles like coins, rubber bands, and paperclips.


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