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Adjective: ancillary  'an-su,le-ree [N. Amer], an'si-lu-ree [Brit]
  1. Furnishing added support
    "an ancillary pump";
    - accessory, adjunct, adjuvant, appurtenant, auxiliary
Noun: ancillary  'an-su,le-ree [N. Amer], an'si-lu-ree [Brit]
  1. Someone or something that serves an ancillary function
    "The hospital hired more ancillaries to support the nursing staff"

Derived forms: ancillaries

See also: supportive

Encyclopedia: Ancillary