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ACCESSORY Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word accessory. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word accessory. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ACCESSORY

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auxiliary
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who acts as assistant

adjective satellite

• functioning in a supporting capacity

• furnishing added support

supplement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

• a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)

• a supplementary component that improves capability

verb

• add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

• serve as a supplement to

• add to the very end

accompaniment
nounn
noun

• an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

• the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them

adjunct
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

• a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another

• a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence

adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

• of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another

attachment
nounn
noun

• a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

• a supplementary part or accessory

• a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding

• a connection that fastens things together

• faithful support for a cause or political party or religion

• the act of attaching or affixing something

• the act of fastening things together

appendage
nounn
noun

• an external body part that projects from the body

• a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

• a part that is joined to something larger

complement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

• a complete number or quantity

• number needed to make up a whole force

• something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

• one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response

• either of two parts that mutually complete each other

verb

• make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to

accessary
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who helps another person commit a crime

adjective satellite

• aiding and abetting in a crime

abettor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one who helps or encourages or incites another

accompanying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• occurring with or following as a consequence

accomplice
nounn
noun

• a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)

accouterment
nounn
noun

• clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

accoutrement
nounn
noun

• clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

add-on
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application

• a component that is added to something to improve it

• a supplementary component that improves capability

addition
nounn
noun

• a component that is added to something to improve it

• the act of adding one thing to another

• a quantity that is added

• something added to what you already have

• a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

• the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers

additional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• further or added

adjuvant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment

adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

• enhancing the action of a medical treatment

ally
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a friendly nation

• an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

verb

• become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage

ancillary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

appurtenance
nounn
noun

• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

• a supplementary component that improves capability

Best Hypernyms For ACCESSORY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for accessory, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
component apparatus appendage article attachment clothing constituent criminal crook element felon habiliment item malefactor outlaw part thing vesture wear wearable widget
Phrases (1)
article of clothing

Alternatives for AUXILIARY

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