adjective

auxiliary

auxiliary, ancillary, supplementary

The ship has an auxiliary engine.

The ship has an auxiliary engine.

She works as a nursing auxiliary.

She works as a nursing auxiliary.

((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.

Synonyms: supplementary, additional, secondary; Antonyms: primary, main

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

Think of an 'aux cord' for a stereo. It provides *additional* or *supplementary* audio input.

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