Usage and Pronunciation of Accessoriness

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Overview Meaning Pronunciation Usage Practice

accessoriness

/əkˈsesərinəs/
Noun Legal term

Basic definition: The quality or state of being accessory; subordinate importance

Etymology: From Medieval Latin accessorius ("contributory"), from Latin accessus ("approach")

📚 Core Meanings

Legal term

Subordinate status in relation to a principal matter

The accessoriness of the agreement made it legally dependent.
The agreement had subordinate legal status.
Law

Philosophical concept

Secondary or incidental nature of something

The accessoriness of these details doesn't affect the main argument.
These details are of secondary importance.
Philosophy

General usage

State of being supplementary or additional

The accessoriness of these features enhances the product.
These additional features improve the product.
General

"Accessoriness" is a specialized term primarily used in legal and philosophical contexts. While not common in everyday speech, it's important in discussions about subordinate relationships and secondary importance.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The accessoriness of the clause made it unenforceable.

This feature's accessoriness doesn't diminish its value.

Legal scholars debate the accessoriness principle.

Explanation

The clause's subordinate status made it unenforceable.

This feature's secondary nature doesn't reduce its value.

Legal scholars discuss the principle of subordinate importance.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/əkˈsesərinəs/

uhk-SESS-uh-ree-nuhs

American Pronunciation

/əkˈsesərinəs/

uhk-SESS-uh-ree-nuhs

Pronunciation Tips:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "ak-SESS-or-ee-ness" (should be /əkˈsesərinəs/)
  • Placing stress on the first syllable
  • Omitting the schwa sound in the first syllable

🎯 Common Collocations

Legal + accessoriness

Describing legal subordinate status

accessoriness of a contract
Subordinate status of a contract
Legal usage

Principle + accessoriness

Referring to subordinate importance

principle of accessoriness
Doctrine of subordinate importance
Philosophical

accessoriness + nature

Describing supplementary quality

accessoriness nature
Supplementary quality
General

Grammar Notes

Singular: accessoriness
Plural: (uncountable)

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Accessoriness means primary importance. (Incorrect)

Correct:Accessoriness means subordinate importance.

Accessoriness is a common everyday term. (Incorrect)

Correct:Accessoriness is primarily a specialized term.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The accessoriness of these provisions affects their validity.
2. This legal doctrine emphasizes accessoriness.
3. Philosophers debate the accessoriness of aesthetic qualities.

1. The subordinate status of these provisions affects their validity.

2. This legal doctrine emphasizes subordinate importance.

3. Philosophers discuss the secondary nature of aesthetic qualities.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Accessoriness is a legal concept. [əkˈsesərinəs]
• The accessoriness principle applies here. [əkˈsesərinəs]
• This demonstrates accessoriness. [əkˈsesərinəs]

Error Correction

Identify and correct errors:

1. Accessoriness means primary importance.
2. Pronounced [ˈæksɛsɔːrɪnɛs]
3. Accessoriness is commonly used in casual conversation.

1. Accessoriness means subordinate importance.

2. Pronounced [əkˈsesərinəs] (stress on second syllable)

3. Accessoriness is primarily a specialized term.