accessories
English meaning: Accessories
Definition
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
Example
“the accessories of a mobile phone”
Another example: “The phone comes with a charger, case and other useful accessories.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural noun for additional items that complement a main object, especially in fashion (bags, jewellery, belts) and technology (add-on parts). Everyday register, very common in retail and advertising.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Medieval Latin 'accessorius', from Latin 'accedere' meaning 'to approach, be added to'; 15th century.
Synonyms
- add-ons
- extras
- attachments
- adornments
- trimmings
Antonyms / Opposites
- essentials
Related Words
Common Collocations
- fashion accessories
- car accessories
- matching accessories
- hair accessories
- phone accessories
Word Forms
accessory (sing); accessories (pl)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
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