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accessory vs accoutrement

accoutrement vs accessory

accessory and accoutrement both are nouns.

accessory is an adjective but accoutrement is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accessory Yes Yes No No
accoutrement Yes No No No
As nouns, accessory and accoutrement are synonyms defined as:
  • accessory and accoutrement: clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
Other synonyms of accessory include accouterment.
accessory (noun) accoutrement (noun)
a supplementary component that improves capability clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
someone who helps another person commit a crime
accessory (adjective) accoutrement (adjective)
furnishing added support
aiding and abetting in a crime
Difference between accessory and accoutrement

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