Accessories /əkˈsɛsəriz/ are items that are added to something else to make it more useful or decorative. The word is spelled with three Cs and one S, with the stress on the second syllable. The first two sounds are the unstressed schwa /ə/ and the voiced velar stop /ɡ/. The next two syllables have the short e sound /ɛ/ and the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/. The final syllable has the unstressed schwa sound /ə/ and the voiced alveolar approximant /r/.
Accessories refer to items or objects that are used in conjunction with or complement another item, product, or outfit to enhance its functionality, appearance, or overall effectiveness. They are often seen as additions or embellishments that are not essential for the primary purpose of the item but enhance its performance, style, or usability. Accessories are commonly used to personalize or modify the main item, allowing individuals to express their personality, tastes, or preferences.
In the context of fashion and personal style, accessories include items such as jewelry (like necklaces, bracelets, or earrings), belts, handbags, scarves, hats, gloves, sunglasses, or watches. These items are used to complement or add interest to clothing, completing the overall ensemble and adding unique elements that reflect the wearer's personal style.
Furthermore, accessories can also be functional or practical items that accompany certain products or devices to improve their performance or functionality. For instance, phone cases, chargers, headphones, or smartwatches can be considered accessories for mobile phones. Similarly, computer peripherals like keyboards, mouse, speakers, or webcams are accessories for computers.
Accessories can range from small, decorative items to larger, more functional objects, and they serve a wide variety of purposes depending on the context. Their presence can enhance the user's experience, improve functionality, or simply add aesthetic or personal value to the primary item or outfit.
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The word "accessories" ultimately derives from the Latin word "accessorius", which means "aiding" or "assisting". It is formed from the prefix "ad-" meaning "to" or "towards", and "cessorius", meaning "helpful" or "related". In the late Middle English period, the term "accessary" emerged, referring to a person who aids in a crime, and the word gradually evolved into the modern term "accessory". Over time, it began to be used in a broader sense to denote supplementary items or objects that complement or enhance something else, such as clothing or personal possessions. Thus, the term "accessories" came to represent additional items or components that contribute to or complete a particular thing.