adjective

auxiliary

auxiliary, supplementary, additional

The hospital has an auxiliary power supply.

The hospital has an auxiliary power supply.

In 'I am running', 'am' is an auxiliary verb.

In 'I am running', 'am' is an auxiliary verb.

The charity relies on auxiliaries to help.

The charity relies on auxiliaries to help.

((auxiliary)) + noun providing supplementary help The ship has an auxiliary engine.

Synonyms: supplementary, additional, ancillary

From the Latin 'auxilium', meaning 'help'.

Think of an 'AUX cord' for a stereo. It provides 'auxiliary' or additional audio input.

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