Ancillary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹiː/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ancillary is an adjective meaning Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
Meaning
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
More Meanings
- Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
- (archaic) An auxiliary.
Example Sentences
The cafeteria is primarily used by students and staff (academic, administrative, and ancillary).
[…] how easily he took all things along with him,—the persons, the opinions, and the day, and nature became ancillary to a man.
[E]very organ of the body, whatever function it may perform, must also perform the other four functions in an ancillary manner.
Auxiliaries and ancillaries are comprehensive, and include a Westinghouse motor-driven recriprocating compressor used for locomotive braking and general service air, two rotary exhauster sets for train brakes when hauling passenger or fitted freight trains, and an oil-fired train heating boiler.
Word Forms
- ancillaries
Synonyms for ancillary
Depending on context, synonyms include accessory, adjunct, auxiliary, adjuvant, subsidiary, supportive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subsidiary, appurtenant, accessory, adjunct, auxiliary, adjuvant.
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