annexure

[ uh-nek-sher ]

1. Chiefly British. something annexed or appended; an annex or supplement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of annexure¹

1870–80; annex (v.) + -ure

Example Sentences

The note, annexure No. 2, regulates the details of these measures.

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More About Annexure

What does annexure mean?

An annexure is an addition to something, often to a document.

When used generally to simply mean something added, annexure is interchangeable with annex. Annexure is more commonly used in the U.K. and India, where it often specifically refers to an addition to an official document.

Example: The annexure to her dissertation includes the most recent data.

Where does annexure come from?

Annexure is a combination of annex (from the Latin annexus, meaning “tied to”) and the suffix -ure, which is used to form abstract nouns. Annexure was first recorded in the late 1800s.

An annexure is intended to supplement a document with additional information. This differs from an amendment, which corrects or changes information. An annexure is similar to an addendum or an appendix.

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What are some synonyms for annexure?

• appendix
• addendum
• supplement
• adjunct

What are some words that share a root or word element with annexure?

• nexus
• connection
• legislature

What are some words that often get used in discussing annexure?

• document 
• attachment
• report 

What are some words annexure may be commonly confused with?

• amendment
• footnote

How is annexure used in real life?

Annexures are typically found at the back of legal or other official documents, usually with labels like Annexure 1, Annexure A, etc.

Just read the Annexure 2 of Constitution of India. I have come to understand that Preamble of Indian Constitution applies differently to J&K

— Piyush Kulshreshtha (@ThinkersPad) February 27, 2012

When government documents say ‘see annexure I’ but have no annexures 🧐

— Persis Humata Huxta Huvarshta-vala (@persistara) December 2, 2019

An annexure to my dissertation will be all the invoices from when I pay to stream music or shows.

I committed to the point of legal channels having an impact on individual habits related to piracy

BUT IT CAN BE unsustainable when EVERYONE HAS A SEPARATE STREAMING SERVICE

— Su (@SuvaniaS) October 23, 2019

 

Try using annexure!

Which one of these words is NOT a synonym of annexure?

A. Foreword
B. Appendix
C. Attachment
D. Addendum