English · Culture & Society
appendix
/əˈpɛn.dɪks/
[/əˈpɛn.dɪks/]
extra material at the end
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An appendix is a section at the end of a report or book that contains extra information. It holds tables and data that support the main text.
Example
The full survey results are in the appendix.
The full survey results are in the appendix.
Etymology
From Latin 'appendere' meaning to hang upon.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for supporting material added at the end of reports.