accessory

CEFRB1

/əkˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/

noun · adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An extra item used to complete or decorate something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal.

Examples

  • That glittering accessory doesn't go with your sweatshirt. Try this on!

  • The police hunted for an accessory.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /əˈsɛs.(ə.)ɹi/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Present in a minor amount, and not essential.

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory.

  2. Supernumerary and generally nonfunctional.

More examples

In context

  • Her actions were clearly accessory because they helped him commit and probably also conceal the crime.

  • Surprise parties succeed with the help of accessory neighbors or colleagues.

  • accessory garments

Synonyms

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She wore a stylish scarf as her only blank to the simple dress.

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Origin

noun

From Medieval Latin accessōrius, from Latin accessor (“helper, subordinate”), from accessus. Compare access, from same root.