accompanying

Definition of Accompanying in English :

Adjective

1. accompanying, attendant, concomitant, consequent, ensuant, incidental, resultant, sequent

following or accompanying as a consequence

Example Sentences:
'an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems'
'snags incidental to the changeover in management'
'attendant circumstances'
'the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness'
'the ensuant response to his appeal'
'the resultant savings were considerable'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Accompanying

see synonyms of accompanying

adjective

1.

provided at the same time as something else as an extra or addition; supplementary

The legislation and accompanying 'guidelines' are worded in such a way that many are denied help.

Perhaps the accompanying illustration will explain the mystery.

a ten-part television series with an accompanying book

2.

occurring at the same time; associated

young men facing the prospect of initiation ceremonies and accompanying adult responsibilities

his college fees and accompanying living expenses

Accompanying

see synonyms of accompanying

v. ac·com·pa·nied, ac·com·pa·ny·ing, ac·com·pa·nies

v.tr.

1. To be or go with, especially as a companion.

2. To provide with an addition; supplement: a dish that is best accompanied with a robust wine.

3. To exist or occur at the same time as: dark clouds that were accompanied by rain.

4. Music To perform an accompaniment to.

v.intr.

Music To play an accompaniment.

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