The quality or state of being accessory or supplementary to something else.
From accessory + -ness (Old English suffix creating nouns from adjectives). Follows standard English word formation rules.
The 'accessoriness' of something—like a seatbelt in a car—can shift over time; what was once truly optional becomes essential, showing how language reflects changing attitudes about what we consider necessity versus luxury.
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