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accessory

[ ak-ses-uh-ree ]

noun

plural accessories.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Law.
    1. 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.
    2. Also called accessory after the fact. a person who knowingly conceals or assists another who has committed a felony. Compare principal ( def 9b ).

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  4. Anatomy. accessory nerve.


adjective

  1. contributing to a general effect; supplementary; subsidiary.
  2. Law. giving aid as an accessory.

accessory

/ ˌæksɛˈsɔːrɪəl; əkˈsɛsərɪ /

noun

  1. a supplementary part or object, as of a car, appliance, etc
  2. often plural a small accompanying item of dress, esp of women's dress
  3. a person who incites someone to commit a crime or assists the perpetrator of a crime, either before or during its commission
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. supplementary; additional; subordinate
  2. assisting in or having knowledge of an act, esp a crime
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • accessorial, adjective
  • ˈǰ, adverb
  • ˈǰԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ···· adverb
  • ····Ա noun
  • ·ٱ···· adjective
  • ԴDz···· adjective noun plural nonaccessories
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of accessory1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English accessorie (from Middle French ), from Medieval Latin ōܲ. See accede, -tory 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of accessory1

C17: from Late Latin ōܲ: see access
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Family photographs, mementos from their travels and quirky accessories decorate the Beltran’s longtime apartment.

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Too many use their pets as an excuse for bad human behavior, like animal accessories that grant a free pass for owners to terrorize service workers while gaining Instagram followers.

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“I’ve always been a fan of the gold accessory for the champion. It’s a privilege to wear it.”

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"Now, people want the best for their pets - whether it's clothing, accessories, or even specialised services," he says.

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With her permit application already submitted to the city, Labella hopes to move into a 570-square-foot accessory dwelling unit built by Cover, a Gardena-based modular company, by the end of the summer.

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