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accessory

/ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/

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adjective

Examples :

"She was accessory to the riot."

part item thing function quality business

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adjective

Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself.

Examples :

"The student's parents were considered accessory to the plagiarism because they helped him copy answers from other students' papers. "

law guilt police

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adjective

Present in a minor amount, and not essential.

Examples :

"The new school uniform has several accessory items, like a small backpack and a water bottle, but they are not essential to attending classes. "

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noun

Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

Examples :

"the accessories of a mobile phone"

item thing part appearance

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noun

An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves.

Examples :

"My grandmother's favorite accessory is a bright red scarf she wears every winter. "

appearance style wear item

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noun

A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.

Examples :

"The student was an accessory to the cheating; they helped their friend copy answers on the test. "

law guilt person action

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noun

Something in a work of art without being indispensably necessary, for example solely ornamental parts.

Examples :

"The painting's intricate gold frame is an accessory, adding beauty without being essential to the picture itself. "

art style appearance