appendage /əˈpɛndɪd͡ʒ/ noun3 •An external body part that projects from the body.The insect has a pair of sensory appendages. •A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.The small building was added as an appendage to the main structure. •A part that is joined to something larger.He disliked being treated as a mere appendage to the committee. formsappendages