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accessory vs ancillary

ancillary vs accessory

accessory is a noun but ancillary is not a noun.

accessory and ancillary both are adjectives.

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

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