computer accessory
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3.1
- noun
- /kəmˈpjuːtər əˈksɛsəri/
:
accesorio de computadora
- A simple external hard drive is a useful computer accessory that provides additional storage space for your files.
Examples
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The company is known for making computer accessories and parts.
Blog text (16) -
The system is thus portable and does not require computer accessories.
Academic text (1996) -
Before purchasing a new gaming headset, check if it qualifies as a computer accessory to ensure compatibility with your setup.
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Many people buy a monitor as a computer accessory to improve their gaming and work experience.
Synonyms
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3.5
An extra part or device that improves how something works
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3.4
A part you add to a machine to do a special job
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3.9
A thing you add to a program or device to give extra features
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5.5
A device like a keyboard or printer that connects to a computer
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4.3
A small circuit board you put into a computer slot to add new ports or features
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5.4
A circuit board you put into a computer to add features like sound or graphics
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4.7
An electronic machine like a printer that connects to a computer to let you enter, see or save information
A device that connects to a computer, like a mouse or printer, but is not inside it
How Useful
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'accessory' (an add-on) modified by 'computer' simply specifies the domain, so the meaning 'an add-on for a computer' follows directly from the parts. This is a regular noun + noun modifier pattern found across many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Computer accessory comes from combining computer and accessory, where accessory means an extra item you add to 'help' or 'decorate' something. So a computer accessory is an extra device you add to a computer to make it work better or be more comfortable.