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    ancillary
    /anˈsɪləri/

    adjective

    • 1. providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc.: "ancillary staff"

    noun

    • 1. a person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, system, etc.: "the employment of specialist teachers and ancillaries"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ancillaryAncillary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : subordinate, subsidiary. the main factory and its ancillary plants. 2. : auxiliary, supplementary. the need for ancillary evidence. ancillary expenses. ancillary equipment. ancillary noun. Did you know? If you’re already familiar with ancillary, pull up a chair and help yourself to a side dish of trivia.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANCILLARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ænˈsɪl. ə r.i / us / ˈæn.sə.ler.i / Add to word list. providing support or help: ancillary staff / workers. an ancillary role. Campaigning to change government policy is ancillary to the charity's direct relief work. Synonym. auxiliary. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Also, extra, and in addition. added. additionally.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ancillaryAncillary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you use the adjective ancillary to describe your position you are subordinate or supporting something or someone else.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishANCILLARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Ancillary means additional to something else. [formal] Ancillary charges are at least $30 per day. Scientific development meant the growth of numerous professions ancillary to medicine. Ancillary is also a noun. Ancillaries can force the bill up rather alarmingly. More Synonyms of ancillary. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANCILLARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    adjective. us / ˈæn.sə.ler.i / uk / ænˈsɪl. ə r.i / Add to word list. providing support or help: ancillary staff / workers. an ancillary role. Campaigning to change government policy is ancillary to the charity's direct relief work. Synonym. auxiliary. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Also, extra, and in addition. added. additionally.

  7. www.yourdictionary.com › ancillaryAncillary Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Of secondary importance; subordinate. American Heritage. Subordinate. Webster's New World. Auxiliary or accessory. An ancillary pump. American Heritage. That serves as an aid; auxiliary. Webster's New World. Auxiliary; collateral; dependant; supplemental; subordinate. Webster's New World Law.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionancillary adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of ancillary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › ancillaryANCILLARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Ancillary definition: subordinate; secondary; subsidiary. See examples of ANCILLARY used in a sentence.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › ancillary_adjancillary, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word ancillary, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. ancillary has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-superentryANCILLARY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "ANCILLARY" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.