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accessory
[ ak-ses-uh-ree ]
noun
- a subordinate or supplementary part, object, or the like, used mainly for convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc., as a spotlight on an automobile or a lens cover on a camera.
- an article or set of articles of dress, as gloves, earrings, or a scarf, that adds completeness, convenience, attractiveness, etc., to one's basic outfit.
- Law.
- Also called accessory before the fact. a person who, though not present during the commission of a felony, is guilty of having aided and abetted another, who committed the felony.
- Also called accessory after the fact. a person who knowingly conceals or assists another who has committed a felony. Compare principal ( def 9b ).
Synonyms:
- Anatomy. accessory nerve.
adjective
- contributing to a general effect; supplementary; subsidiary.
- Law. giving aid as an accessory.
accessory
/ ˌæksɛˈsɔːrɪəl; əkˈsɛsərɪ /
noun
- a supplementary part or object, as of a car, appliance, etc
- often plural a small accompanying item of dress, esp of women's dress
- a person who incites someone to commit a crime or assists the perpetrator of a crime, either before or during its commission
adjective
- supplementary; additional; subordinate
- assisting in or having knowledge of an act, esp a crime
Derived Forms
- accessorial, adjective
- ˈǰ, adverb
- ˈǰԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ···· adverb
- ····Ա noun
- ·ٱ···· adjective
- ԴDz···· adjective noun plural nonaccessories
Word History and Origins
Origin of accessory1
Word History and Origins
Origin of accessory1
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Example Sentences
Still, in a late-night session when ease trumps everything, the PAX Plus is a dependable favorite — especially when paired with the optional Puck Press, arguably its most innovative accessory.
Evan was with his mother at the park when she purchased what seemed like an innocuous accessory, a pair of Winnie-the-Pooh ears to add to her headband.
Expect hand-designed wallpaper plus a mix of modern accessories and European antiques.
The “Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection” is said to boast vintage-style accessories and attire outfitted in some of Walt’s famous quotes.
While Mr Rudd was waiting for the money to appear in his bank account, he turned his back to pick up accessories to hand over as part of the sale.
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