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accessory

ac·ces·so·ry [ ik-ˈse-sə-rē]

accessory

noun

[ik-ˈse-sə-rē]

variants: or less commonly accessary

Definition of accessory

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
//auto accessories clothing accessories

b : a thing of secondary or lesser importance : adjunct

2 law

a : a person not actually or constructively present but contributing as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense

— called also accessory before the fact

b : a person who knowing that a crime has been committed aids or shelters the offender with intent to defeat justice

— called also accessory after the fact

accessory

adjective

Definition of accessory (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : assisting under the orders of another
especially : contributing to a crime but not as the chief agent

2 : aiding or contributing in a secondary way : supplementary
//accessory materials

3 : present in a minor amount and not essential as a constituent
//an accessory mineral in a rock

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Noun

Synonyms: Adjective

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Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//These accessories, also a sign of chastity, adorn Elizabeth’s dress and dangle from her neck.
— Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Three Portraits of Victorious Queen Elizabeth I to Be Displayed Together for the First Time," 15 Nov. 2019
//Nutcracker Market Visions of sugar plums and aisles — and aisles — of home décor, gifts, accessories, gourmet food, toys and apparel toys make Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market the most festive shopping event of the year.
— Houston Chronicle, "The Must List: Nutcracker Market, Shea Serrano," 14 Nov. 2019
//Her final, yet essential accessory, was the hint of mischief in her eyes, which instantly drew everyone in the room to her.
— Leslie Anne Tarabella, al, "When a Southern lady enters the room," 13 Nov. 2019
//Stewart complemented the bold red-carpet look with minimal accessories, including suede navy-blue pumps by Le Silla, a thick silver chain necklace, and silver rings.
— Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kristen Stewart's Sparkly Rainbow Dress Turns Heads at the Charlie's Angels Premiere," 12 Nov. 2019
//Meanwhile, the fashion crowd has been photographed wearing teddy jackets in every color, print, length, and shape; some even raised the stakes with teddy accessories, from bucket bags to bucket hats.
— Georgina Kim, Glamour, "How to Wear the Teddy Trend This Fall and Winter," 11 Nov. 2019
//To accompany her show-stopping dress Reid sported a top-knot bun that enclosed a jeweled hair accessory, Sophia Webster shoes, and dainty silver hoops.
— Nandi Howard, Essence, "Storm Reid Electrifies The 2019 People's Choice Awards Red Carpet," 11 Nov. 2019
//LaBeouf wore the necklace with a bright yellow sweatshirt, gray jeans and everyone’s favorite tech accessory, AirPods.
— Katie Intner, PEOPLE.com, "Shia LaBeouf Wears a Tiny Clown Painting Around His Neck as a Tribute to His Father," 8 Nov. 2019
//Working with sister stylists Wendi and Nicole Ferreira to upgrade his look with modern suiting and statement accessories, LaBeouf’s recent heeled Gucci loafers served as a prime example of his confident new look.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Shia LaBeouf Continues His Winning Streak of Statement Shoes," 6 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
//Realtors asked how accessory dwellings are being appraised.
— Rose Meily, The Mercury News, "Real deal: Silicon Valley property values experience moderate gains," 19 July 2019
//While accessory trends lately have been impractical (ahem mini bags), this trend provides utility as well.
— Teen Vogue, "16 Sunglasses Chains Gigi Hadid (And Your Grandma) Would Approve Of," 3 July 2019
//Women with accessory breast tissue can have extra nipples or areolas; this condition is called polythelia.
— Maggie O'neill, Health.com, "This Woman Started Lactating From Her Vulva After Childbirth—Here’s How That Can Happen," 12 June 2019
//Emil Corsillo is the founder of The Hill-Side, the cult men’s accessory brand, and a creative consultant to many insider fashion brands.
— Matt Hranek, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Visit Norway, According To Two Design Insiders," 3 Dec. 2018
//Similarly, in 2015, Austin eased the requirements for accessory dwellings in certain neighborhoods.
— Lisa Ward, WSJ, "Cities Hope for Big Benefits From Tiny Houses," 26 June 2018
//The city previously had restrictive rules on accessory units, generally banning them except those for people 55 and older.
— Hillary Davis, latimes.com, "Newport begins tweaking ‘granny flat’ rules, including lower parking requirement," 18 May 2018
//The council voted 6-2 to allow the following: * Elimination of lot size requirements so accessory units can be built anywhere.
— Jacqueline Lee, The Mercury News, "Palo Alto ‘granny units’ encouraged by new zoning rules," 9 Mar. 2017

First Known Use of accessory

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for accessory

Noun

Middle English accessorie, axcessary "person contributing to the commission of an offense," borrowed from Anglo-French accessorie, accessoire, borrowed from Medieval Latin accessōrius "person contributing to the commission of an offense, supplementary material," from Latin access- (stem in derivation of accēdere "to approach") + -ōrius -ory entry 1 — more at accede

Adjective

Middle English accessorie, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin accessōrius — more at accessory entry 1, -ory entry 2

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Synonyms & Antonyms of accessory

(Entry 1 of 2)

available to supply something extra when needed

most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting

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accessory

noun

variants: also accessary

Synonyms & Antonyms of accessory (Entry 2 of 2)

1 something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment

bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories

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2 one associated with another in wrongdoing

two accessories, the driver of the getaway car and the dishonest bank teller, were charged in the robbery case

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More Definitions foraccessory

accessory

noun

ac·ces·so·ry | \ ik-ˈse-sə-rē , ak-\

plural accessories

Kids Definition of accessory

1 : a person who helps another in doing wrong
//an accessory to theft

2 : an object or device not necessary in itself but adding to the beauty or usefulness of something else clothing accessories

accessory

adjective

ac·ces·so·ry | \ ik-ˈses-(ə-)rē, ak- \

Medical Definition of accessory

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : aiding, contributing, or associated in a secondary way: as

a : being or functioning as a vitamin
//accessory food substances

b : associated in position or function with something (as an organ or lesion) usually of more importance
//the testis and accessory male ducts and glands— B. T. Scheer

2 : supernumerary
//accessory spleens

accessory

noun

plural accessories

Medical Definition of accessory (Entry 2 of 2)

: accessory nerve

accessory

noun

ac·ces·so·ry

variants: also accessary \ ik-ˈse-sə-rē, ak- \

plural accessories

Legal Definition of accessory

1 : a person who is not actually or constructively present but with criminal intent contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of a felony

— called also accessory before the fact

— compare principal in the second degree at principal

Note: The traditional distinction between accessories before the fact and principals, that accessories were not present and principals were present at the commission of the crime, is not recognized under most modern state statutes. Accessories before the fact are usually considered principals.

2 : a person who knowing that a felony has been committed aids, assists, or shelters the offender with the intent to defeat justice

— called also accessory after the fact

Note: Many state statutes now omit the term accessory after the fact and instead characterize the accessory as having committed a particular offense, such as obstructing justice.

3 : the crime of being an accessory —usually used with to and specifying the crime
//convicted of murder and accessory to murder— H. B. Zobel — compare substantive crime