accessory

/ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ · adjective

Meaning

Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory. Said of people and things, and, when of people, usually in a bad sense
Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself.
Present in a minor amount, and not essential.
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves.
A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.
Something in a work of art without being indispensably necessary, for example solely ornamental parts.

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