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accessory

/əkˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/noun, adjective4 syllables

Accessory means: furnishing added support.

Synonyms for accessory18

noun, as in a supplementary component that improves capability

appurtenance, supplement, add-on

noun, as in clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

accoutrement, accouterment

noun, as in someone who helps another person commit a crime

accessary

adjective, as in furnishing added support

adjunct, ancillary, adjuvant, appurtenant, auxiliary, supportive

adjective, as in aiding and abetting in a crime

accessary, supportive

also used for accessory

accompanying, contributory, subsidiary, subservient, additional, acceding

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What does accessory mean?5

adjective

1

furnishing added support“an ancillary pump”

2

aiding and abetting in a crime“he was charged with being accessory to the crime”

noun

1

a supplementary component that improves capability

2

clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

3

someone who helps another person commit a crime

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Accessory in a sentence

  • He was arrested as an accessory to the robbery.CK
  • Having sold him the murder weapon makes you an accessory to uxoricide.sacredceltic
  • Sami was charged as an accessory to murder.OsoHombre
  • A reputation for honesty is an accessory asset.carlosalberto
  • A crucifix is a vital accessory when fighting a demon.jan_Ketalija
  • Each cup comes with a mandatory accessory: the saucer.Miktsoanit
  • That glittering accessory doesn't go with your sweatshirt. Try this on!unknown
  • Sami was convicted as an accessory to the murder of Layla.OsoHombre

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