accessary Synonyms & Antonyms
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Accessary as a Noun
Someone who accedes to some act, now especially a crime; one who contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense.
Accessary as an Adjective
Accompanying as a subordinate; additional; accessory; especially, uniting in, or contributing to, a crime, but not as chief actor. See accessory.
Word Forms & Grammar
accessary (plural accessaries)
accessary (comparative more accessary, superlative most accessary)
Origin of Accessary
Origin 1: From Middle English accessarie, axcessary, excercary, from Medieval Latin accessārius.[1][2]
Origin 2: Borrowed from Medieval Latin accessārius.
Quick Facts About Accessary
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ |
| Meaning | Someone who accedes to some act, now especially a crime; one who contributes as an assistant or instigator… |
| Plural | accessaries |
| Comparative / superlative | more accessary, most accessary |
Common Questions About Accessary
Is accessary a noun or an adjective?
Accessary is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of accessary?
The plural of accessary is accessaries.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of accessary?
The comparative form is more accessary and the superlative form is most accessary.