accessories

Meanings

• noun

  Decorative or functional items that can be added to an outfit or a piece of furniture.

  - "She bought new accessories for her outfit."
  - "The antique shop sold various accessories for furniture."
  - "Jewelry and handbags are popular accessories."

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Synonyms

abettor , accessary , accomplice , ally , coadjutor , accompaniment , addition , attachment , supplement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accessories
appliances , apparatus , apparitions , arrangements

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Variants

List of all variants of accessories that leads to same result
accessaries , accessary , accessories , accessory , accessory after the fact , accessory before the fact , accessory nerve

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Etymology

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The word 'accessories' comes from the Latin word 'accessorium', meaning 'something that is added or comes with'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'accessories' has been used in English since the 15th century.

2. In ancient Rome, wearing accessories such as rings and bracelets was a sign of wealth and status.

3. The first fashion accessories were likely made from natural materials such as shells, feathers, and animal bones.

4. Accessories have played an important role in various forms of art and literature, from the elaborate costumes of Renaissance paintings to the fashion accessories featured in Jane Austen's novels.

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Related Concepts

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1. fashion accessories: Items worn to enhance the appearance of clothing, such as jewelry, scarves, hats, and handbags.

2. home accessories: Decorative items used to enhance the appearance and functionality of a home, such as rugs, lamps, and wall art.

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Culture

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Accessories have been used throughout history to enhance the appearance and functionality of clothing, furniture, and other objects. In literature, accessories are often described in detail to help create a vivid image of a scene or character. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', accessories such as pearls, feathers, and silk are used to convey the extravagance and decadence of the era.

How to Memorize "accessories"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person getting dressed and adding accessories to their outfit.
   - Imagine a furniture store and visualizing various home accessories.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accessories' with the idea of adding something extra to an outfit or a room.
   - Think of accessories as the finishing touches to an outfit or a home.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ACE to remember the definition of accessories: 'Accessories are items that Add to the appearance or Complement an outfit or space'.

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