an|nex´a|ble

an|nex´a|ble
an|nex «verb. uh NEHKS; noun. AN ehks», verb, noun.
–v.t.
1. to join or add to a larger or more important thing: »

The United States annexed Texas in 1845.

2. to attach as a qualification or limitation: »

to annex a clause to a contract.

SYNONYM(S): subjoin, affix. See syn. under attach. (Cf.attach)
3. to add to a book or other writing; append: »

a translation with a glossary annexed.

4. Informal. to take as one's own; appropriate, especially without permission.
–n.
something added or attached: a) an addition to an existing building; extension; wing: »

We are building an annex to the school.

b) an appendage to a document, book, or other written material. SYNONYM(S): addition. Also, especially British, annexe.
[< Medieval Latin annexare < Latin annexus, past participle of annectere < ad- to + nectere bind]
an|nex´a|ble, adjective.

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