ACCESSORIAL Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

accessorial

adjective

ˌak-sə-ˈsȯr-ē-əl

Definition of accessorial

as in auxiliary

available to supply something extra when needed an accessorial service, such as packing, will add substantially to the moving company's basic fee

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Recent Examples of accessorial If accessorial or conspiracy charges plausibly can be lodged against those people, they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. — Andrew Clark, Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2018

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Adjective

Pratt & Whitney’s Polish operations provide manufacturing and technology development capabilities for commercial and military engines, turboprops and auxiliary power units.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Now to see the Canes’ portal swipe, QB Darian Mensah, on the ACC’s auxiliary coast.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of auxiliary

Adjective

My personal concern is especially based on the fact that their huge need for additional electricity generation could very well ruin our ability to reduce carbon emissions and avoid a climate crisis.

— Martin Kushler, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
The split also means immigrants in some parts of the country are getting bail hearings while those in other places, including Texas and Louisiana, face additional hurdles to seek release.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of additional

Adjective

And there’s no better time than during Labor Day weekend, when some of my favorite stores are replete with accessory deals.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
The property is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home in the downtown area of the city, with two separate accessory units.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of accessory

Adjective

The sleeping surface measures 82 inches (208 cm) long and is widened via slim supplementary cushions to 57 inches (145 cm) at the head by the doors, tapering to 50 inches (127 cm) at the foot between the wheel wells.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Purja became the fastest person to summit all 14 of the peaks without supplementary oxygen.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of supplementary

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