accessory
IPA: æksˈɛsɝi
noun
- Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
- (fashion) An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves.
- (law) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.
- (art) Something in a work of art without being indispensably necessary, for example solely ornamental parts.
adjective
- Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory.
- (law) Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal.
- Present in a minor amount, and not essential.
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Examples of "accessory" in Sentences
- He wore the epaulet as an accessory.
- The accessory accedes to the principal.
- The eyebrow became a fashion accessory.
- It was the first DS accessory to utilize the slot.
- He also described the accessory tear glands of the eye.
- Their buildings were an important accessory to the use of the land.
- It is the second processing stage of the accessory olfactory system.
- The accessory projects toward the fireplace opening below the lintel.