accessory

Meanings

• noun

  An item or part designed to complement or enhance the function or appearance of something else.

  - "She wore a necklace and earrings as accessories to her evening gown."
  - "A laptop bag is an essential accessory for anyone who travels frequently."

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Pronunciation

1. /ækˈsɛsəɹi/
   
   
   
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2. /ækˈsɛsəɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

acceding , accompanying , additional , auxiliary , contributory , subservient , subsidiary , abettor , accessary , accomplice , ally , coadjutor , accompaniment , addition , attachment , supplement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accessory
appliance , apparatus , access , caress

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'accessorium', meaning 'something added'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Accessories were originally used to signify the social status and wealth of their owners.

2. The first fashion accessories were worn primarily for practical purposes, such as protection from the elements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fashion accessory: An item worn or carried to complement clothing or enhance personal appearance.

2. Technological accessory: An external device that connects to and enhances the functionality of another device.

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Culture

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In fashion, accessories are often used to express personal style and identity. In technology, accessories can expand the functionality of devices.

How to Memorize "accessory"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an item that is added to another item to make it more complete or attractive.
   - Visualize a necklace or a laptop bag as an accessory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accessory' with the idea of something added to make something else more complete or attractive.
   - Think of accessories as items that complement or enhance other things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that an accessory is something added to make something else more complete or attractive.
   - Use the acronym 'A-Ccess' to remember that an accessory is something that 'C'omplements or 'C'ontributes to something else.

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