accessory
Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory.
Example
“Surprise parties succeed with the help of accessory neighbors or colleagues.”
Other meanings
Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a .
“Her actions were clearly accessory because they helped him commit and probably also conceal the crime.”
Present in a minor amount, and not essential.
Word history
From Latin "accessor" (helper, subordinate).
Where this comes from
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