accessory
11accessory — accessary, accessory These two words come by different routes from the same Latin source of our word accede. In AmE, accessory is dominant both as a noun and as an adjective, and it has fast become so now in BrE, although accessary is still used… …
12accessory — Anything which is joined to another thing as an ornament, or to render it more perfect, or which accompanies it, or is connected with it as an incident, or as subordinate to it, or which belongs to or with it. Adjunct or accompaniment Louis… …
13accessory — Anything which is joined to another thing as an ornament, or to render it more perfect, or which accompanies it, or is connected with it as an incident, or as subordinate to it, or which belongs to or with it. Adjunct or accompaniment Louis… …
14accessory */*/ — UK [əkˈsesərɪ] / US noun [countable] Word forms accessory : singular accessory plural accessories 1) [usually plural] additional objects, equipment, decorations etc that make something more useful or attractive The book offers advice on choosing… …
15accessory — accessorily, adv. accessoriness, n. /ak ses euh ree/, n., pl. accessories, adj. n. 1. a subordinate or supplementary part, object, or the like, used mainly for convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc., as a spotlight on an automobile or a lens… …
16accessory — In anatomy, denoting certain muscles, nerves, glands, etc. that are auxiliary or supernumerary to some similar, generally more important thing. SYN: accessorius. [L. accessorius, fr. ac cedo, pp. cessus, to move toward] * * * ac·ces·so·ry ik ses… …
17accessory — noun 1 extra item ADJECTIVE ▪ essential, must have ▪ optional ▪ fashionable, stylish ▪ perfect, ultimate …
18accessory — ac|ces|so|ry [ ək sesəri ] noun count ** 1. ) a small thing such as a piece of jewelry or a pair of shoes that you wear with clothes to give them more style 2. ) usually plural additional objects, equipment, decorations, etc. that make something… …
19accessory — [[t]ækse̱səri[/t]] accessories 1) N COUNT: usu pl Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative. ...an exclusive… …
20accessory — /əkˈsɛsəri / (say uhk sesuhree) noun (plural accessories) 1. a subordinate part or object; something added or attached for convenience, attractiveness, etc., such as a spotlight, heater, driving mirror, etc., for a vehicle. 2. (plural) the… …
