# accessit

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/accessit
Updated: 2026-06-04

## Definition

a prize given to someone who comes in second place, especially in a competition for art or music. It is a Latin word that means 'arrival' or 'arrival of a prize'.

For teachers: a secondary prize or award, typically given to the runner-up in a competition. Derived from the Latin 'accessit', meaning 'arrival' or 'arrival of a prize'.

## Examples

- She won the main prize, and her friend received an accessit.
- While the first prize was a gold medal, the accessit was a silver certificate and a small cash grant.
- In many historical art competitions, the accessit served as a significant honor, often providing the necessary financial support for a young artist to continue their studies abroad.

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