Accessory
/əkˈsɛs.əri/noun
A supplementary item or feature that enhances a primary one.
Did you know?Historically, 'accessory' was closely linked to legal terms, referring to a person aiding another in wrongdoing, making it a term steeped in intrigue and duality.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
accessorius
“Pertaining to addition or being added.”
Old French
Old French
accessoire
“An item that aids or is supplementary.”
Middle English
Middle English
accessorie
“A thing that contributes to a main object or idea.”
Modern English
English
accessory
“An additional component that enhances or complements something.”