ac·ces·so·ry

(ăk-sĕs′ə-rē)

n. pl. ac·ces·so·ries

a. A subordinate or supplementary item; an adjunct.

b. Something nonessential but desirable that contributes to an effect or result. See Synonyms at attachment.

2. Law One who knowingly assists a lawbreaker in the commission of a crime but does not actually participate in that crime.

adj.

1. Having a secondary, supplementary, or subordinate function.

2. Law Involving the knowing assistance of a lawbreaker in the commission of a crime without actual participation in the crime.

[Middle English accessorie, from Medieval Latin accessōrius, from accessor, helper, from Latin accessus, approach; see access.]

ac′ces·so′ri·al (-sə-sôr′ē-əl) adj.

ac·ces′so·ri·ly adv.

Usage Note: Although the pronunciation (ə-sĕs′ə-rē), with no (k) sound in the first syllable, is sometimes heard, it is not accepted by a majority of the Usage Panel. In the 1997 survey, 87 percent of the Panelists disapproved of it. The 2012 survey showed an 80 percent disapproval rate.

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accessory

(əkˈsɛsərɪ)

n, pl -ries

1. a supplementary part or object, as of a car, appliance, etc

2. (often plural) a small accompanying item of dress, esp of women's dress

3. (Law) a person who incites someone to commit a crime or assists the perpetrator of a crime, either before or during its commission

adj

4. supplementary; additional; subordinate

5. (Law) assisting in or having knowledge of an act, esp a crime

[C17: from Late Latin accessōrius: see access]

accessorial adj

acˈcessorily adv

acˈcessoriness n

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ac•ces•so•ry

(ækˈsɛs ə ri)

n., pl. -ries,
adj. n.

1. a subordinate or supplementary part or object that adds to convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc.

2. an article of dress, as gloves or earrings, that completes or enhances one's basic outfit.

3. Law.

a. Also called acces′sory before′ the fact′. a person who, although not present during the commission of a felony, is guilty of having aided and abetted another, who committed the felony.

b. Also called acces′sory af′ter the fact′. a person who knowingly conceals or assists another who has committed a felony. Compare principal (def. 7b).

adj.

4. Also, ac•ces•so•ri•al (ˌæk səˈsɔr i əl, -ˈsoʊr-) contributing to a general effect; supplementary; subsidiary.

5. Law. giving aid as an accessory.

6. noting any mineral considered to be a nonessential constituent of a rock.

[1400–50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin]

ac•ces′so•ri•ly, adv.

ac•ces′so•ri•ness, n.

syn: See addition.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	accessory - clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing accouterment, accoutrement belt - a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist) article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, wearable, vesture, wear - a covering designed to be worn on a person's body furnishing, trappings - (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
	2.	accessory - a supplementary component that improves capability add-on, appurtenance, supplement auto accessory - an accessory for an automobile constituent, element, component - an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system" computer accessory - an accessory for a computer; "when you add in all the computer accessories you are going to need the computer gets pretty expensive" fitting - a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system trimmings, fixings - the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity); "an elaborate formal dinner with all the fixings"; "he bought a Christmas tree and trimmings to decorate it"
	3.	accessory - someone who helps another person commit a crime accessary abetter, abettor - one who helps or encourages or incites another accessory after the fact - a person who gives assistance or comfort to someone known to be a felon or known to be sought in connection with the commission of a felony accessory before the fact - a person who procures or advises or commands the commission of a felony but who is not present at its perpetration accessory during the fact - a person who witnesses a crime but does not try to prevent it collaborator, henchman, partner in crime, confederate - someone who assists in a plot criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
Adj.	1.	accessory - aiding and abetting in a crime; "he was charged with being accessory to the crime" accessary supportive - furnishing support or assistance; "a supportive family network"; "his family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer"
	2.	accessory - furnishing added support; "an ancillary pump"; "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism"; "The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other" adjunct, adjuvant, ancillary, appurtenant, auxiliary supportive - furnishing support or assistance; "a supportive family network"; "his family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer"

accessory

noun

1. extra, addition, supplement, convenience, attachment, add-on, component, extension, adjunct, appendage, appurtenance an exclusive range of bathroom accessories

2. adornment, trimming, trim, decoration, ornament, accompaniment, frill, festoon, embellishment Her accessories include ear-rings, a necklace and a handbag.

3. accomplice, partner, ally, associate (in crime), assistant, helper, colleague, collaborator, confederate, henchman, abettor She was charged with being an accessory to the embezzlement of funds.

adjective

1. supplementary, extra, additional, accompanying, secondary, subordinate, complementary, auxiliary, abetting, supplemental, contributory, ancillary Minerals are accessory food factors required in maintaining health.

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accessory

noun

1. A subordinate element added to another entity:

adjunct, appendage, appurtenance, attachment, supplement.

2. One who assists a lawbreaker in a wrongful or criminal act:

accomplice, confederate, conspirator.

adjective

Giving or able to give help or support:

ancillary, assistant, auxiliary, collateral, contributory, subsidiary, supportive.

Translations

مُسَاعِد عَلى جَرِيمَهمُلْحَقمُلْحَقَات، تَوَابِع للزِّينَه

doplněkdoplňkypříslušenstvíspolupachatel

tilbehørdelagtigmedskyldig

Zubehör Accessoire Apparat begleitend Beihilfe

εξάρτημα αξεσουάρ δευτερεύων

accesorio complemento cómplice

asusteavustavakoristelisävaruste

accessoire appendice auxiliaire complice secondaire

dodatak

bűntárskiegészítőkiegészítõktartozék

aukahluturvitorîsmaîur

accessorio non essenziale

付属物

부속물

aksesuarasbendrininkaspriedas

aksesuārilīdzdalībniekslīdzvainīgaispiederumi

accessoire medeplichtig toebehoren aanhangsel

tilbehør delaktig medskyldig

akcesoria

acessório

аксессуар аксессуары вспомогательный добавочный дополнительный

accessoar

เครื่องประดับ

aksesuar suç ortağı

phụ kiện

从犯附件附属品

accessory

[ækˈsesərɪ]

A. ADJ

1. (= additional) → accesorio, secundario

2. (Jur) to be accessory to → ser cómplice de

B. N

1. accessories (Aut etc) → accesorios mpl; (to outfit) → complementos mpl, accesorios mpl
kitchen/bathroom accessories → accesorios or artículos mpl de cocina/baño

2. (Jur) → cómplice mf (to de) accessory after the fact → cómplice mf encubridor(a)
accessory before the fact → cómplice mf

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accessory

[ækˈsɛsəri] n

(= decorative item) (for outfit, car, home) → accessoire m
fashion accessories → accessoires de mode
toilet accessories (British) → articles mpl de toilette

(LAW) (= accomplice) → complice m
accessory to a crime → complice d'un crimeaccess point n (COMPUTING) (to network, Internet) → point m d'accèsaccess provider n (COMPUTING) (to Internet) → fournisseur m d'accèsaccess road n

(to area, building) → voie f d'accès

(to motorway) → bretelle f de raccordementaccess time n (COMPUTING) → temps m d'accèsaccess visit n (to child by parent) → visite f

accessory

→ Extra nt; (in fashion) → Accessoire nt

accessories pl → Zubehör nt; toilet accessories → Toilettenartikel pl

(Jur) → Helfershelfer(in) m(f); (actively involved) → Mitschuldige(r) mf (→ to an +dat); to be an accessory after the fact (Jur) → sich der Beihilfe schuldig machen; this made him an accessory to the crime → dadurch wurde er an dem Verbrechen mitschuldig

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accessory

[ækˈsɛsərɪ] n

a. (gen pl) (Dress, Comm) → accessorio
toilet accessories (Brit) → articoli mpl da toletta

b. (Law) → complice m/f

accessory

(əkˈsesəri) – plural acˈcessories – noun

1. something additional (eg a handbag, scarf, shoes etc to the main part of a woman's clothing, or a radio, seat-covers etc to a car). She wore matching accessories.

2. (legal) a person who helps somebody, especially a criminal.

accessory

→ مُلْحَق doplněk tilbehør Zubehör εξάρτημα accesorio, complemento lisävaruste accessoire dodatak accessorio 付属物 부속물 accessoire tilbehør akcesoria acessório аксессуар accessoar เครื่องประดับ aksesuar phụ kiện 附件

ac·ces·so·ry

a. accesorio-a, adicional, adjunto-a.

accessory

adj accesorio