accessional

ac·ces·sion

 (ăk-sĕsh′ən)

n.

1. The attainment of a dignity or rank: the queen's accession to the throne.

2.

a. Something that has been acquired or added; an acquisition.

b. An increase by means of something added.

3. Law

a. The addition to or increase in value of property by means of improvements or natural growth.

b. The right of a proprietor to ownership of such addition or increase.

4. Agreement or assent.

5. Access; admittance.

6. A sudden outburst.

tr.v. ac·ces·sioned, ac·ces·sion·ing, ac·ces·sions

To record in the order of acquisition: a curator accessioning newly acquired paintings.

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ac·ces′sion·al adj.

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Adj.

1.

accessional - of or constituting an accession

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