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| accessory |
subordinate, nonessential, or supplementary. [1/4 definitions] |
| accidental |
a nonessential, unexpected, or supplementary factor, attribute, thing, or circumstance. [1/5 definitions] |
| add-on |
in computing, a supplementary program or piece of code written to alter, enhance, or extend the behavior of a main program. [1/2 definitions] |
| adjunct |
attached or connected but not fully integrated; supplementary; subordinate. [1/4 definitions] |
| attachment |
a supplementary device that can be fastened onto the main device; accessory. [1/6 definitions] |
| aux. |
abbreviation of "auxiliary," a person or thing that helps, assists, or supports, or a person or group that is subordinate or supplementary. |
| auxiliary |
serving as a supplement, as reserve troops; additional; supplementary. [2/7 definitions] |
| bald |
having no supplementary details or ornamentation; plain; bare. [1/4 definitions] |
| collateral |
secondary or supporting; supplementary. [1/5 definitions] |
| furnishing |
supplementary articles of dress. [1/2 definitions] |
| obiter dictum |
an incidental or supplementary judicial opinion that is not legally binding. [1/2 definitions] |
| plug-in |
a supplementary software application that adds enhanced functionality to a computer program. [1/2 definitions] |
| rider |
a supplementary clause or amendment added to a legislative bill, insurance policy, or other document. [1/2 definitions] |
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