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accessorial

American  
[ak-suh-sawr-ee-uhl, -sohr-] / ˌæk səˈsɔr i əl, -ˈsoʊr- /

adjective

  1. accessory; supplementary.


Etymology

Origin of accessorial

First recorded in 1720–30; accessory + -al 1

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She exchanges some faux-profound dialogue with Blocker about finding comfort in the finality of death, and even gets to brandish a musket in a key moment, but her utility to the story is mostly accessorial.

From The Guardian Jan. 26, 2018

The monsters in District 9 – described as prawns – looked like pint-sized Transformers with accessorial tentacles and snouts.

From The Guardian Jun. 14, 2012

Among the acts which are accessorial to occupation, the chief is Discovery.

From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Travers Twiss

There are however several acts, that are accessorial to occupation, which do not separately constitute a perfect title.

From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Travers Twiss

Of or pertaining to an accessory; as, accessorial agency, accessorial guilt.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

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