PoliticsJuly 14, 2026

appendices

/əˈpɛndɪsiːz/

Definition

Supplementary materials added to the end of an academic document, such as a dissertation, to provide extra information, data, or technical details that support the main text.

Etymology

The word is the plural form of 'appendix,' which comes from the Latin 'appendix,' meaning 'an addition' or 'something hung on.' It derives from the Latin verb 'appendere,' meaning 'to hang upon or attach.'

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