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annex Definition

an·nex (ə neks′, a-; for n. an′eks′)

transitive verb

  1. to add on or attach, as a smaller thing to a larger; append
  2. to add to as a condition, consequence, etc.
  3. to incorporate into a country, state, etc. the territory of (another country, state, etc.)
  4. to take or appropriate, esp. without asking
  5. Archaic to join; connect

Etymology: ME annexen < OFr annexer < L annexus, pp. of annectere < ad-, to + nectere, to tie, bind: see net

noun

something added on; specif.,

  1. a wing added to a building
  2. a nearby building used as an addition to the main building
  3. a section added as to a document; addendum

annex Related Forms

an′·nexa′·tion (an′ek sā′s̸hən, -iks-) noun an′·nexa′·tion·ist noun

annex Synonyms

annex

n.

addition, additional quarters, new wing; see addition 2, 3.

annex Synonyms

annex

v.

append, attach, affix; see add 2, join 1.

annex Law Definition

v

  1. To add, affix, or append as an additional or minor part to an already existing item, such as a document, building, or land.
  2. To attach as an attribute, condition, or consequence.

annex Usage Examples

Object

territory: In fact, Rome was often slow, or even loath, to annex a territory.

Converse of object

attach: This model is further explored in the attached annex.

Adjective modifier

  • self-contained: The property also benefits from a self-contained annex, currently an artist studio.
  • accompanying: A comparison of these databases revealed a number of discrepancies, which are discussed in detail in the accompanying technical annex.
  • confidential: Otherwise, the bulk of the report was to be made public with the exempt information set out in a confidential annex.
  • separate: The terraced property accommodates six students, one in a separate annex with own shower room.
  • statistical: The Quarterly Bulletin will no longer contain a statistical annex.
  • rental: This rental villa annex has its own sun terrace and private solar heated pool, Costa Blanca.

Modifies a noun

  • B: Annex B provides some very useful criteria which were used in the survey visits.
  • E: Annex E contains further information on the value for money evidence from project appraisals.
  • F: Annex F of OPCS 1981 User Guide 53 lists all those parishes which have been subject to subdivision.
  • I: Annex I Parties have played their cards quietly with respect to this issue.
  • habitat: Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site Not applicable.
  • V: Annex V: entities in the sectors covering the exploration for and extraction of coal or other solid fuels.

Modifying Another Word

  • hereto: Wizards Ltd's current Acceptable Use Policy is annexed hereto.
  • thereto: See also Casework Bulletin No.8 of 1999 on the subject of disruptive passengers on aircraft, and the offense chart annexed thereto.
  • illegally: The United States illegally annexed hundreds of islands to get at the good stuff.
  • formally: Upper Burma was formally annexed on the 1st of January 1886.

Noun used with modifier

  • granny: It has the advantage of a side wing, ideal for use as a guest or granny annex.
  • villa: This rental villa annex has its own sun terrace and private solar heated pool, Costa Blanca.