Accessory and Complement

Accessory

Accessory noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.
Usage example: bought a new car with lots of high-tech accessories

Complement and accessory are semantically related in adornment topic. In some cases you can use "Complement" instead a noun "Accessory".

Complement

Complement noun - Something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else.
Usage example: with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other

Accessory and complement are semantically related in accompaniment topic. You can use "Accessory" instead a noun "Complement".

How words are described

good good accessory good complement
high high accessory high complement
nice nice accessory nice complement
better better accessory better complement
Other adjectives: perfect, appropriate, small, powerful, minor.
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