ACCESSORY
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Accessory.
How to pronounce accessory:
US
Accessory - as a noun
Clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accouterment18accoutrement18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
article of clothingclothing14habiliment17vesture10wear7wearable13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A supplementary component that improves capability
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
add-onappurtenance18supplement16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
component15constituent13element9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who helps another person commit a crime
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accessary16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criminal12crook11felon8malefactor17outlaw9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Accessory - as an adjective satellite
Aiding and abetting in a crime
Example: "He was charged with being accessory to the crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accessary16Furnishing added support
Example: "An ancillary pump"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjunct17adjuvant19ancillary14appurtenant15auxiliary19Accessory - as an adjective
Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory. said of people and things, and, when of people, usually in a bad sense
Example: "She was accessory to the riot."
Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself.
Present in a minor amount, and not essential.
Example Sentences
"She wore a beautiful necklace as an accessory to complete her outfit."
"The phone case is a trendy accessory for young people."
"The handbag is the perfect accessory to match with her shoes."
"The sunglasses are an essential beach accessory."
"She bought a new watch as an accessory for her formal attire."
Word Game Points
Is ACCESSORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, accessory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACCESSORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ACCESSORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accessory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACCESSORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ACCESSORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accessory is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACCESSORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
