adminicle

/ædˈmɪnɪkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or minor part of something, especially a detail or a component

“The adminicle of the puzzle was the tiny piece of metal that was holding it together.”

2. verb

To make or serve as a small or minor part of something, especially to add detail or component

“The designer adminicled the design with a small but intricate pattern.”

Synonyms

  • component
  • detail
  • part

Antonyms

  • main
  • majority