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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 yvlog Forms
- ···· adverb
- ····Ա noun
- ·ٱ···· adjective
- ԴDz···· adjective noun plural nonaccessories
yvlog History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Family photographs, mementos from their travels and quirky accessories decorate the Beltran’s longtime apartment.
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.
“I’ve always been a fan of the gold accessory for the champion. It’s a privilege to wear it.”
"Now, people want the best for their pets - whether it's clothing, accessories, or even specialised services," he says.
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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