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Accessory vs Minor - What's the difference?

accessory | minor | Related terms |


In lang=en terms the difference between accessory and minor

is that accessory is something in a work of art without being indispensably necessary, for example solely ornamental parts while minor is being the smaller of the two intervals denoted by the same ordinal number.

As adjectives the difference between accessory and minor

is that accessory is having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory. Said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory to the riot; accessory sounds in music while minor is of little significance or importance.

As nouns the difference between accessory and minor

is that accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment while minor is a person who is below the legal age of majority, consent, criminal responsibility or other adult responsibilities and accountabilities.

As a verb minor is

to choose or have an area of secondary concentration as a student in a college or university.

As a proper noun Minor is

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More vs Accessory - What's the difference?

more | accessory | Related terms |

More is a related term of accessory.


As nouns the difference between more and accessory

is that more is tomorrow while accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

As an adjective accessory is

having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory'' to the riot; ''accessory sounds in music.

Trimming vs Accessory - What's the difference?

trimming | accessory | Related terms |

Trimming is a related term of accessory.


As nouns the difference between trimming and accessory

is that trimming is the act of someone who trims while accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

As a verb trimming

is .

As an adjective accessory is

having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory'' to the riot; ''accessory sounds in music.

Attendant vs Accessory - What's the difference?

attendant | accessory | Synonyms |

Attendant is a synonym of accessory.


In legal|lang=en terms the difference between attendant and accessory

is that attendant is (legal) depending on, or owing duty or service to while accessory is (legal) a person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.

As nouns the difference between attendant and accessory

is that attendant is one who attends; one who works with or watches something while accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

As adjectives the difference between attendant and accessory

is that attendant is going with; associated; concomitant while accessory is having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory'' to the riot; ''accessory sounds in music.

Accessory vs Confrere - What's the difference?

accessory | confrere | Related terms |

Accessory is a related term of confrere.


As nouns the difference between accessory and confrere

is that accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment while confrere is colleague, coworker.

As an adjective accessory

is having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory'' to the riot; ''accessory sounds in music.

Decoration vs Accessory - What's the difference?

decoration | accessory | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between decoration and accessory

is that decoration is the act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation while accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

As an adjective accessory is

having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory. Said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory to the riot; accessory sounds in music.

Accessory vs Participant - What's the difference?

accessory | participant | Related terms |

Accessory is a related term of participant.


As adjectives the difference between accessory and participant

is that accessory is having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory'' to the riot; ''accessory sounds in music while participant is sharing; participating; having a share of part.

As nouns the difference between accessory and participant

is that accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment while participant is one who participates.

Accessory vs Accent - What's the difference?

accessory | accent | Synonyms |


In lang=en terms the difference between accessory and accent

is that accessory is something in a work of art without being indispensably necessary, for example solely ornamental parts while accent is a mark used to represent specific stress on a note.

As nouns the difference between accessory and accent

is that accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment while accent is a higher-pitched or stronger articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.

As an adjective accessory

is having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory. Said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory to the riot; accessory sounds in music.

As a verb accent is

to express the accent of vocally; to utter with accent.

Appurtenant vs Accessory - What's the difference?

appurtenant | accessory |


In legal|lang=en terms the difference between appurtenant and accessory

is that appurtenant is (legal) a type of easement benefiting real property that "runs with the land" as opposed to an interest belonging solely to the beneficiary while accessory is (legal) a person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.

As adjectives the difference between appurtenant and accessory

is that appurtenant is of or pertaining to an appurtenance while accessory is having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory'' to the riot; ''accessory sounds in music.

As nouns the difference between appurtenant and accessory

is that appurtenant is an appendage or attachment while accessory is something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

Appurtentant vs Accessory - What's the difference?

appurtentant | accessory |


As an adjective accessory is

having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory'' to the riot; ''accessory sounds in music.

As a noun accessory is

something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.

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