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appendage

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Synonyms and Antonyms of appendage

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment

Pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers.

Synonyms of appendage

accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), adapter (also adaptor), add-on, adjunct, appliance, attachment, option

Words Related to appendage

accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement

auxiliary, subsidiary

amenity, doodad, extra, filler, frill, incidental, luxury, nonessential, nonnecessity

appurtenances, bells and whistles, equipment, furnishings, paraphernalia, trappings

adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, ornament, trim, trimming

Near Antonyms of appendage

essential, necessity, requirement, requisite

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