annex

[ verb uh-neks, an-eks; noun an-eks, -iks ]

verb (used with object)

1. to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
2. to incorporate (territory) into the domain of a city, country, or state:

   Germany annexed part of Czechoslovakia.

3. to take or appropriate, especially without permission.
4. to attach as an attribute, condition, or consequence.

noun

1. something annexed.
2. a subsidiary building or an addition to a building:

   The emergency room is in the annex of the main building.

3. something added to a document; appendix; supplement:

   an annex to a treaty.

annex

verb

1. to join or add, esp to something larger; attach
2. to add (territory) by conquest or occupation
3. to add or append as a condition, warranty, etc
4. to appropriate without permission

noun

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of annexe

Derived Forms

• anˈnexable, adjective

Other Words From

• an·nex·a·ble adjective
• non·an·nex·a·ble adjective
• pre·an·nex verb (used with object)
• re·an·nex verb (used with object)
• un·an·nex·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of annex¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; (verb) Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French annexer, from Medieval Latin annexāre, derivative of Latin annexus “tied to,” past participle of annectere ( annectent ); (noun) from French annexe or noun use of verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of annex¹

C14: from Medieval Latin annexāre, from Latin annectere to attach to, from nectere to join

Example Sentences

He's also "not a big fan" of Israel's settlements in the occupied West Bank, said Amb Oren, and has opposed the wishes of some Israeli leaders to annex parts of it.

From BBC

"If China wants to annex Taiwan... it's not for the sake of territorial integrity," Lai said, in an interview to mark his first 100 days in office.

From BBC

We need her to differentiate herself from Trump, who has already promised his mega-donors that he will annex the West Bank to become part of Israel.

From Slate

But he has previously been receptive to plans floated by Israel to annex Gaza and even the West Bank.

From Los Angeles Times

A small fire was set at the Dwinelle Annex construction site Sunday afternoon, according to news reports.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• addendum
• appendix