Definitions for Ancillary
ˈæn səˌlɛr i; esp. Brit. ænˈsɪl ə rian·cil·la·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. accessory, adjunct, ancillary, adjuvant, appurtenant, auxiliaryadjective

   furnishing added support

   "an ancillary pump"; "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism"; "The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ancillarynoun

   Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.

2. ancillarynoun

   An auxiliary; a subordinate.

3. ancillaryadjective

   Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary; accessory.

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1. ancillary

   Ancillary refers to something that provides necessary support or assistance to the main function, process, or system. It is supplementary or subordinate in nature, often designed to enhance the effectiveness or value of the primary entity. This term can be used in various contexts, such as services, equipment, staff, or even information that facilitate principal operations or outcomes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ancillaryadjective

   subservient or subordinate, like a handmaid; auxiliary

2. Etymology: [L. ancillaris, fr. ancilla a female servant.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Ancillary

   an′sil-ar-i, adj. subservient, subordinate (with to). [L. ancilla, a maid-servant.]

Anagrams for Ancillary »

1. cranially

2. carlylian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ancillary in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ancillary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Ancillary in a Sentence

1. Adam Meyers:

   He wasn't a serious threat. He was most likely a nuisance hacker, it was his involvement in recruitment, communications and other ancillary support that would have made him a target.

2. Mark Davis:

   The Raiders are thrilled the National Football League has selected Las Vegas to host Super Bowl( 58) LVIII in February 2024, hosting the 2022 Pro Bowl, the 2022 NFL draft and, now, the 2024 Super Bowl are just some of the ancillary benefits resulting from the public-private partnership we created with the state of Nevada to bring The Raiders to Las Vegas and build Allegiant Stadium. It's only the beginning.

3. Kenneth Zuckerberg:

   Grain traders are focusing on core businesses, rather than ancillary businesses.

4. Doug Cifu:

   What we have at Virtu is a technology plant that is multi-asset class, multi-currency and very low latency and very efficient and very scaled, to the extent we can use that asset and leverage that asset into what I will call related and ancillary businesses ... I'm very open to it.

5. Gordon Schremp:

   If the situation gets bad enough, which no one is saying it will, the curtailment could affect larger blocks and touch ancillary facilities they depend on.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Ancillary
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ancillary
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ancillary
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Ancillary