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Meaning of accessory
A thing that can be used to supplement or complement something else
Etymology of accessory
The word "accessory" has its roots in Latin, where "accessorius" means giving aid or assistance, derived from "accessus," meaning approach or addition
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, fashion, and technology, to describe items or individuals that provide additional support or functionality
Synonyms
addition
adjunct
appendage
attachment
accompaniment
supplement
extra
adjunctive
auxiliary
subsidiary
secondary
subordinate
peripheral
fringe
appendent
annex
extension
addendum
accoutrement
paraphernalia
equipment
fixture
fitting
appurtenance
trapping
ornament
decoration
adornment
embellishment
Definitions
- A person or thing that adds to or enhances something else, especially a crime
- * A thing that is added to or used with something else, especially a piece of clothing or equipment
Usage Examples
- She bought a new handbag as an accessory to her outfit
- * The company was charged as an accessory to the crime for providing financial support to the perpetrators