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ancillary

1 of 1adjective
/ˈæn.sə.ˌlɛ.ri/
Forms:more ancillary,most ancillary
1

secondary or supplementary to something more important

  • The ancillary staff helped with the setup for the conference.
  • The company's ancillary services include IT support and customer assistance.
  • He made use of the ancillary materials to deepen his understanding of the subject.
  • Ancillary workers are vital to the smooth running of the hospital, though not involved in direct medical care.
  • The ancillary charges for the service included taxes and small administrative fees.