accessory
Something that belongs to part of another main thingSomething that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
» He was arrested as an accessory to the robbery.
Er wurde als Helfer eines Raubüberfalls festgenommen.
Meaning
4 sensesSomething that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
the accessories of a mobile phone
Zubehör
принадле́жностьprinadléžnostʹ
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves.
Accessoire, modisches Zubehör
аксессуа́рaksɛssuár
A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.
She was an accessory to the murder because she helped him commit and probably also conceal the crime.
Komplize, Handlanger, Beihilfeleistender
соуча́стникsoučástnik, соуча́стницаsoučástnica
someone who helps another person commit a crime
Something in a work of art without being indispensably necessary, for example solely ornamental parts.
Accessoire
Examples
48 sentencesHe was arrested as an accessory to the robbery.
deEr wurde als Helfer eines Raubüberfalls festgenommen. — Alois
Tom's store sells golf clubs, balls, shoes and other accessories.
Tom may be an accessory to murder.
What are accessories?
Accessories are sometimes important.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 3
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Origin
From Middle English accessorie, from Medieval Latin accessōrius, from Latin accessor (“helFrom Middle English accessorie, from Medieval Latin accessōrius, from Latin accessor (“helper, subordinate”), from accessus. Compare access, from same root.
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Forms
plural: accessoriesSynonyms
13 synonyms- a supplementary component that improves capability:appurtenancesupplementadd-on
- clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing:accoutrementaccouterment
- someone who helps another person commit a crime:accessary