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ancillary

[an-suh-ler-ee, an-sil-uh-ree]

adjective

  1. subordinate; secondary; subsidiary.

    Your medical coverage includes physiotherapy, eye testing, and other ancillary services.

  2. auxiliary; assisting.

    The bookkeeper serves in an ancillary role, supporting the treasurer.



noun

plural

ancillaries 
  1. something that serves in an ancillary capacity.

    Downloadable ancillaries to the basic textbook, such as videos and worksheets, are on our website.

ancillary

/ æˈɪəɪ /

adjective

  1. subsidiary

  2. auxiliary; supplementary

    ancillary services

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a subsidiary or auxiliary thing or person

    the company has an ancillary abroad

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ancillary1

First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin Գ “having the status of a handmaid or female servant” + -ary adjective suffix; ancilla, -ary
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ancillary1

C17: from Latin Գ concerning maidservants, from ancilla, diminutive of Գū female servant
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But certainly on the periphery or the ancillary players that kind of go up and down, they’re kind of in and out, which is not easy for them.”

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With Air Canada and Southwest the latest airlines to charge passengers for check-in luggage, the ballooning cost of such ancillary or "junk fees" is provoking anger among politicians and consumer groups.

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Every grant, after all, carries a host of ancillary benefits — not only to recipients but also to the businesses and services in their communities.

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The core of the series is the struggle between Devon and Michaela for the soul of Simone, though there are ancillary battles that will help decide the fate of the war.

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He also recognized the value of the soundstages and ancillary production facilities, which have been in high demand during the gush of production to support the launch of several streaming services.

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