annex
UK: əˈneks | US: əˈneks
n. a building added to a larger or more important main building
vt. to add or attach, especially to something larger or more significant
vt. to incorporate territory into another political entity
The word "annex" traces back to Latin "annexus," the past participle of "annectere" (to bind to). It combines "ad-" (to) and "nectere" (to bind), reflecting the idea of attaching or connecting something to a larger whole. Over time, it evolved in Middle French as "annexer" before entering English, retaining its core meaning of addition or attachment, whether physically (buildings) or politically (territories).
The hospital built an annex to accommodate more patients.
The country plans to annex the neighboring region.
She annexed a note to her report for clarification.
The library’s annex houses rare manuscripts.
Historically, empires often annexed weaker states.