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Definition of Ancillary
1. Adjective. Furnishing added support. "The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other"
Exact synonyms: Accessory, Adjunct, Adjuvant, Appurtenant, Auxiliary
Similar to: Supportive
Derivative terms: Accessory, Adjunct, Appertain, Appurtenance, Auxiliary
Similar to: Supportive
Derivative terms: Accessory, Adjunct, Appertain, Appurtenance, Auxiliary
Definition of Ancillary
1. a. Subservient or subordinate, like a handmaid; auxiliary.
Definition of Ancillary
1. Adjective. Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary; accessory. ¹
2. Noun. Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter. ¹
3. Noun. (archaic) An auxiliary; a subordinate. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ancillary
1. [n -RIES]
Medical Definition of Ancillary
1. Subservient or subordinate, like a handmaid; auxiliary. "The Convocation of York seems to have been always considered as inferior, and even ancillary, to the greater province." (Hallam) Origin: L. Ancillaris, fr. Ancilla a female servant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)