ancillary

American  

[an-suh-ler-ee, an-sil-uh-ree] / ˈæn səˌlɛr i, ænˈsɪl ə ri /

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.

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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 British  

/ ænˈsɪlərɪ /

adjective

1. subsidiary

2. auxiliary; supplementary

   ancillary services

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noun

1. a subsidiary or auxiliary thing or person

   the company has an ancillary abroad

Etymology

Origin of ancillary

First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin ancillāris “having the status of a handmaid or female servant” + -ary adjective suffix; ancilla, -ary

Example Sentences

There are plenty of ancillary stories collected here by Mr. O’Brien, but none as unlikely as Mr. Bird’s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gates said in the town hall that 2014 was the last year he met with Epstein, though there were some “ancillary issues” Epstein brought up.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We note that Harvey has already been a disrupter in the space, particularly in…ancillary legal productivity tools.”

From Barron's

“We note that Harvey has already been a disrupter in the space, particularly in…ancillary legal productivity tools.”

From Barron's

And it is lucrative: add-on fees, or "ancillary revenue", brings in billions for these airlines every year.

From BBC

Related Words

• additional