accessory

1 of 2

noun

ac·ces·so·ry ik-ˈse-sə-rē How to pronounce accessory (audio)

ak-,

ek-,

-ˈses-rē,

also ə-ˈse-

variants or less commonly accessary

plural accessories

: 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

: a thing of secondary or lesser importance : adjunct

law

: 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

: 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

2 of 2

adjective

: assisting under the orders of another

especially : contributing to a crime but not as the chief agent

: aiding or contributing in a secondary way : supplementary

accessory materials

: present in a minor amount and not essential as a constituent

an accessory mineral in a rock

Example Sentences

Noun fashion accessories such as scarves, handkerchiefs, bracelets, and rings He is wanted as an accessory to murder. Adjective most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The statement accessory this season is a silver ring that’s a cross between a signet and a thumbprint.

Laia Garcia-furtado, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 The Juniper bonsai tree is the perfect accessory in an office or living room.

Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022 Powered by a rechargeable, reusable battery, the DIY accessory connects to an internal handset—no structural changes needed.

Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 Designed to be hands-free and weight-balanced—no shoulder aches or strap slippage here—crossbody bags are the perfect on-to-go accessory, but their functionality need not beget boredom.

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 Transform a plain wicker basket with handles into the perfect picnic accessory.

Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 The accessory is based on the original container for the product.

Claire Rafford, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 The accessory is based on the original container for the product.

Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2022 If mom's favorite accessory is a ring, this religious ring dish was made for her.

Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022

Adjective

These accessory minerals, better known in their fibrous form as asbestos, grow alongside talc like weeds in a geological garden.

Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function.

USA TODAY, 29 July 2022 The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function.

Detroit Free Press, 29 July 2022 Land use and development plans in the General Plan update outline ways the city could add 3,000 new single-family homes and 1,500 accessory dwellings in existing neighborhoods by 2050.

Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2022 After seeing an increase in accessory dwelling units in the College Area in recent years, residents are pushing back on the city’s proposals and expressing their concerns with the zoning changes in the draft plans.

Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2022 The MantisX is a module that very much resembles a laser sight or weapon light that attaches to the accessory rail of your handgun.

Richard Mann, Outdoor Life, 22 Aug. 2019 The detached two-story garage has plumbing and electricity, and could possibly be an accessory dwelling unit.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 The survey shows a marked decrease in accessory dwelling units and other rental space from last year to this year.

Jamie Gold, Forbes, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

accessory 1 of 2

adjective

ac·ces·so·ry ik-ˈses-(ə-)rē, ak- How to pronounce accessory (audio)

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

: being or functioning as a vitamin

accessory food substances

: 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

: supernumerary

accessory spleens

accessory

2 of 2

noun

plural accessories

: accessory nerve

Legal Definition

accessory

noun

ac·ces·so·ry

variants also accessary

ik-ˈse-sə-rē, ak- How to pronounce accessory (audio)

plural accessories

: 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.

: 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.

: 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

单词	accessories
释义	accessory 1 of 2 noun ac·ces·so·ry ik-ˈse-sə-rē ak-, ek-, -ˈses-rē, also ə-ˈse- variants or less commonly accessary plural accessories 1 a : 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 2 of 2 adjective 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 Noun accoutrement accouterment adapter adaptor add-on adjunct appendage appliance attachment option Adjective accessorial appurtenant auxiliary peripheral supplemental supplementary See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun fashion accessories such as scarves, handkerchiefs, bracelets, and rings He is wanted as an accessory to murder. Adjective most phone services offer accessory features such as call-waiting Recent Examples on the Web Noun The statement accessory this season is a silver ring that’s a cross between a signet and a thumbprint. Laia Garcia-furtado, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 The Juniper bonsai tree is the perfect accessory in an office or living room. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022 Powered by a rechargeable, reusable battery, the DIY accessory connects to an internal handset—no structural changes needed. Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 Designed to be hands-free and weight-balanced—no shoulder aches or strap slippage here—crossbody bags are the perfect on-to-go accessory, but their functionality need not beget boredom. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 Transform a plain wicker basket with handles into the perfect picnic accessory. Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 The accessory is based on the original container for the product. Claire Rafford, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 The accessory is based on the original container for the product. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2022 If mom's favorite accessory is a ring, this religious ring dish was made for her. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022 Adjective These accessory minerals, better known in their fibrous form as asbestos, grow alongside talc like weeds in a geological garden. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. USA TODAY, 29 July 2022 The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. Detroit Free Press, 29 July 2022 Land use and development plans in the General Plan update outline ways the city could add 3,000 new single-family homes and 1,500 accessory dwellings in existing neighborhoods by 2050. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2022 After seeing an increase in accessory dwelling units in the College Area in recent years, residents are pushing back on the city’s proposals and expressing their concerns with the zoning changes in the draft plans. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2022 The MantisX is a module that very much resembles a laser sight or weapon light that attaches to the accessory rail of your handgun. Richard Mann, Outdoor Life, 22 Aug. 2019 The detached two-story garage has plumbing and electricity, and could possibly be an accessory dwelling unit. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 The survey shows a marked decrease in accessory dwelling units and other rental space from last year to this year. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology 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 First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Adjective 1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing accessory accessory nerve accessory fruit accessory nerve accessory fruit Kids Definition accessory noun ac·ces·so·ry ik-ˈse-sə-rē ak- plural accessories 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 Medical Definition accessory 1 of 2 adjective ac·ces·so·ry ik-ˈses-(ə-)rē, ak- 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 2 of 2 noun plural accessories : accessory nerve Legal Definition accessory noun ac·ces·so·ry variants also accessary ik-ˈse-sə-rē, ak- plural accessories 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 History and Etymology for accessory Medieval Latin accessorius subordinate matter, accomplice to a crime, from Latin accedere to go to, agree, assent accessories noun variants also accessaries plural of accessory 1 as in options 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance options equipments attachments appliances adapters accoutrements accouterments adaptors decorations add-ons appendages furnishings embroideries ornaments accompaniments subsidiaries adornments additives complements trimmings adjuncts appurtenances enhancements trims trappings supplements luxuries auxiliaries incidentals paraphernalia amenities garnishes embellishments fillers extras nonessentials habiliments bells and whistles frills doodads nonnecessities Antonyms & Near Antonyms essentials necessities requirements requisites 2 as in accomplices 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 Synonyms & Similar Words accomplices partners henchmen confederates informants cohorts abettors companions abetters evidences collaborators informers gangsters state's evidences comrades conspirators traitors plotters cronies collaborationists mobsters racketeers
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accessory

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