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ancillary vs accessory

accessory vs ancillary

ancillary is not a noun while accessory is a noun.

ancillary and accessory both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ancillary No Yes No No
accessory Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, ancillary and accessory are synonyms defined as:
  • ancillary and accessory: furnishing added support
Other synonyms of ancillary include adjunct, adjuvant, appurtenant, auxiliary.
ancillary (noun) accessory (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
ancillary (adjective) accessory (adjective)
furnishing added support furnishing added support
aiding and abetting in a crime
Difference between ancillary and accessory

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