Adjunct and Requisite

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Adjunct noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.

Usage example: you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself

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Requisite is an antonym for adjunct.

Nearby Word: adjunction

Requisite noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.

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Adjunct is an antonym for requisite.

Nearby Word: requisition

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