accessory
accessory Lexical Profile
accessory Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small, supplementary item—such as a handbag, scarf, belt, or piece of jewelry—worn or carried to complement an outfit.
"She chose a silver necklace and a leather belt as accessories for her evening dress."
An extra component or attachment that can be added to a machine, device, or tool to make it more versatile, useful, or attractive.
"The camera comes with a protective case, a tripod, and several other useful accessories."
A person who knowingly assists in the commission of a crime, or helps conceal the offender afterward, without being physically present when the crime is committed.
"Because he helped hide the stolen funds, the court charged him as an accessory after the fact."
• adjective
Contributing in a secondary, supplementary, or subordinate way; accompanying as an aid or addition rather than a primary element.
"The pancreas and liver serve as accessory organs within the human digestive system."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Medieval Latin accessorius ('additional' or 'subordinate'), derived from the Latin verb accedere ('to approach' or 'be added to'). It originally entered English as a legal term denoting someone who contributes to a crime without being the chief actor.