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Ancillary

Verb / ˈænsʌˌleri: / Another word for ancillary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ancillary means providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system.

Synonyms & similar words

auxiliary adjunct appurtenant accessory adjuvant supporting supplementary subsidiary secondary auxiliary accessory extra backup spare reserve complementary supplemental contributory collateral incidental adjuvant helping aiding assisting helpful

Example sentences

  1. The ancillary team helped the main team with their project.
  2. The ancillary staff at the hotel made sure that everything was in order.
  3. The ancillary department provided additional resources to the company.
  4. The ancillary equipment was vital in completing the task.
  5. The ancillary services were very helpful to the customers.

Quotes

  • The ancillary staff is just as important as the main staff. - Anonymous
  • It is the ancillary activities, not central bank money creation, that are the cause of the boom-bust cycle. - Murray Rothbard
  • Ancillary justice is nothing but a means to an end. - Ann Leckie

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