n. Function: noun
1 something added to a principal thing usually to increase its impact or effectiveness FF1C; her song had a soft orchestral accompaniment FF1E;
Synonyms: augmentation, complement, enhancement, enrichment
Related Words: accessory, addition, supplement; aid, assistance, help
2 an accompanying individual, situation, or occurrence FF1C; smog is an inevitable accompaniment of excessive numbers of automobiles FF1E;
Synonyms: associate, companion, concomitant, consort, fellow, mate
Related Words: attendant, colleague, comrade, partner; corollary, equivalent