annexed

American  

[an-ekst, uh-nekst] / ˈæn ɛkst, əˈnɛkst /

adjective

1. attached or added, especially to something larger or more important.

   The final report, together with annexed comments made by the inspected party, shall be submitted within 30 days after the inspection.

2. (of territory) incorporated into the domain of a larger entity, often as an act of aggression.

   The bill will clarify the authority of cities and villages over annexed county roads.

   In October 1939 Hitler gave his newly appointed Reich Commissioner full control over the annexed section of Poland.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of annex.

Other Word Forms

• unannexed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of annexed

annex ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, Lithuania declared its independence from Russia in March 1990 — 17 months before Ukraine followed suit.

From Washington Times • Mar. 25, 2022

Annexed by the city in the late 19th century, the North End once was the northernmost point in Detroit, bordering on the cities of Highland Park and Hamtramck.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2014

"I've done my best with Annexed," she added, "and it's now for readers to decide whether or not I've succeeded."

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2010

I was sent Sharon Dogar's Annexed in manuscript for a possible blurb, and though quite interested in the basic premise, I have to admit I didn't get very far with it.

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2010

Annexed to this letter I have the honor of transmitting to your Lordship some papers and documents which I have received from the American Ministers.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 119, September, 1867 by Various

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