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ac·ces·so·ry
I. noun
also ac·ces·sa·ry \ikˈses(ə)rē, ak-, ək-, chiefly substand əˈs-\
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English accessorie, accessarie, from Medieval Latin accessorius, from Latin accessus (past participle of accedere to accede) + -orius -ory — more at accede
1.
a. : a thing of secondary or subordinate importance (as in achieving a purpose or an effect)
< the pelican's pouch is an accessory to catching fish >
: an adjunct or accompaniment
< some counsel regard the jury as … impersonal and inanimate accessories of the court — E.M.Lustgarten >
b.
(1) : an object or device that is not essential in itself but that adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
< spotlights, reflectors, and other auto accessories >
< household accessories such as small tables and lamps >
< the accessories of the estate include a putting green and a tennis court >
(2) : any of several mechanical devices (as pistons or tablets) that assist in operating or controlling the tone resources of an organ
(3) : any of various articles of apparel (as a scarf, belt, or piece of jewelry) that accent or otherwise complete one's costume
2. : one that is accessory: as
a. : a person who is not actually or constructively present but contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense — called also accessory before the fact; compare principal 1d
b. : one who knowing that a crime has been committed aids, assists, or shelters the offender with the intent to defeat justice — called also accessory after the fact; compare principal 13c
3. : a mineral that is accessory
II. adjective
also accessary \“\
1. of a thing
a. : aiding or contributing in a secondary or subordinate way
< accessory substances in nutrition >
: supplementary or secondary to something of greater or primary importance
< an accessory function of the tongue >
: additional
< sidewalks lead to accessory buildings >
b. : incidental to a main contract or some other obligation (as by being given as security)
< a mortgage is accessory to the main obligation >
specifically : constituting a subordinate contract (as a mortgage or pledge) designed to assure the fulfillment of a prior principal contract
< an accessory contract >
< an accessory obligation >
2. of a person : assisting or aiding as a subordinate; especially : uniting in or contributing to a crime, but not as the chief agent
< charged … with being accessory to the felony — Sir Walter Scott >
3. : present in a minor amount and not essential as a constituent
< an accessory mineral in a rock > |