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Meaning of accessoriness in English:

accessoriness

noun

  • 1The fact or condition of acceding to or aiding in a crime or misdeed; secondary involvement. Compare "accessariness". Frequently with to, † unto.

  • 2The quality or condition of being supplementary or subordinate; secondariness.

Pronunciation

accessoriness

/əkˈsɛs(ə)rɪnɪs/ /akˈsɛs(ə)rɪnɪs/

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Vines's Treatise Lords-supper. From accessory + -ness.