appendix
appendix / appendix
Noun
pl: appendices
In a literary or academic context, this term refers to supplementary material that is helpful but not essential to the main narrative or argument. It serves as a repository for raw data, detailed charts, or technical specifications that would otherwise disrupt the flow of the primary text. In an anatomical context, the word describes a vestigial organ. It is important to note that while the word is generally countable, the medical condition associated with it, appendicitis, is an uncountable noun describing the inflammation of this specific organ.
Meanings
Nounappendix
A section of additional information at the end of a book or document.
"Please refer to the appendix for the complete list of raw data."