noun

accessory

fashion item, extra part, accomplice

She bought a new handbag and other fashion accessories.

She bought a new handbag and other fashion accessories.

The camera comes with several accessories.

The camera comes with several accessories.

He was charged as an accessory to the crime.

He was charged as an accessory to the crime.

((to sth.)) a person who helps someone commit a crime He was charged as an accessory to the crime.

Synonyms: attachment, supplement, accomplice

From medieval Latin 'accessorius', from 'accedere' (to agree with, be added to).

An accessory 'accesses' or adds to the main thing, whether it's an outfit, a device, or a crime.

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