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

The idea is that such a highly portable system can be quickly installed on auxiliary vessels, patrol ships, and merchant marine ships.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
Among other efforts, the museum recently broke ground on Wonder Works, an auxiliary building where exhibits can be both created and repaired for the museum.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of auxiliary

Adjective

The district is expecting additional bid packages related to the work at Neuqua to come to the board for approval in December, per a district memo.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Under California law, Newsom has the authority to commute the sentences of people on death row who do not have additional felony charges, which accounts for about 30% of the 548 cases under consideration.

— Liam Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of additional

Adjective

Samphire offers an accessory strap intended to ensure good contact between scalp and electrodes, even through thick or curly hair.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff has teamed up with model and television personality Grace Ann Nader on a three-piece capsule collection spanning the outerwear, footwear and accessory categories.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of accessory

Adjective

But that claim is difficult to reconcile with the disproportionate representation of certain groups among those deleted from supplementary lists issued for some constituencies after an adjudication process.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
Like other clubs, Gollancz expanded its service to additional, supplementary and educational texts, all optional.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplementary

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