Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or constituting an accession: The word "accessional" describes something that pertains to an accession, which is the act of attaining a new position, rank, or right, or the act of joining or being added to something.
   • Additional; supplementary: It can also describe something that is added or supplemental.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The accessional ceremony for the new king was held in the cathedral. (This describes the ceremony related to the king's attainment of the throne.)
  • The library's accessional records show a steady increase in new acquisitions. (This refers to records pertaining to items being added to the collection.)
  • The treaty included accessional clauses for future member states. (This describes clauses related to joining or being added to the treaty.)

Advanced Usage

• "Accessional growth": Growth achieved by addition or accession.
  • The museum's accessional growth has been remarkable this decade.
• In a formal or legal context: Often used to describe events, documents, or rights associated with the act of accession.
  • The accessional declaration was signed by all parties.

Variants and Related Words

• Accession (n): The act of attaining a position or right; the act of joining or being added; something that has been added.
  • Her accession to the presidency was historic.
• Accessioner (n): A person who accessions items (e.g., in a museum or library).
• Accessionally (adv): In an accessional manner.

Synonyms

• Additional: Added to something else.
• Supplementary: Completing or enhancing something when added to it.
• Accretional: Pertaining to growth by gradual addition.
• Inaugural: Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period (specifically for the attainment of office).

Antonyms

• Subtractive: Tending to remove or take away.
• Detractive: Diminishing the value or importance of something.

Related Phrases

• "Accessional event": An event marking an accession.
• "Accessional rights": Rights acquired through accession.

Adjective

1. of or constituting an accession