Appendage
Appendage noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.
Usage example: pasta makers became the must-have appendage for tabletop mixers
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Necessity
Necessity noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.
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