auxiliary
Translation
auxiliary, ancillary, supplementary
Examples
The ship has an auxiliary engine.
The ship has an auxiliary engine.
She works as a nursing auxiliary.
She works as a nursing auxiliary.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) providing supplementary or additional help and support The ship has an auxiliary engine.
((as a noun)) a person or thing providing supplementary support She works as a nursing auxiliary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supplementary, additional, secondary; Antonyms: primary, main
Etymology
From Latin 'auxilium' meaning 'help, aid'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'aux cord' for a stereo. It provides *additional* or *supplementary* audio input.