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- [an-suh-ler-ee or, esp. British, an-sil-uh-ree]
- /ˈæn səˌlɛr i or, esp. British, ænˈsɪl ə ri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-suh-ler-ee or, esp. British, an-sil-uh-ree]
- /ˈæn səˌlɛr i or, esp. British, ænˈsɪl ə ri/
Definitions of ancillaries word
- adjective ancillaries subordinate; subsidiary. 1
- adjective ancillaries auxiliary; assisting. 1
- noun plural ancillaries something that serves in an ancillary capacity: Slides, records, and other ancillaries can be used with the basic textbook. 1
- noun ancillaries Plural form of ancillary. 1
- noun ancillaries plural of ancillary. 0
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Origin of ancillaries
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin ancill(a) (see ancilla) + -ary; compare Latin ancillāris having the status of a female slave, with -āris -ar1
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Parts of speech for Ancillaries
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ancillaries popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ancillaries
noun ancillaries
- adjunct — Something that is an adjunct to something larger or more important is connected with it or helps to perform the same task.
- supplement — something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
- projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- annex — If a country annexes another country or an area of land, it seizes it and takes control of it.
- protuberance — the condition, state, or quality of being protuberant.
adjective ancillaries
- auxiliaries — foreign or allied troops serving another nation; mercenaries
- adjuvants — Plural form of adjuvant.
- accessories — Accessories belong to a product category in fashion stores, which includes items such as scarves, hats, gloves, belts, and purses.
- attendants — a person who attends another, as to perform a service.
- collaterals — security pledged for the payment of a loan: He gave the bank some stocks and bonds as collateral for the money he borrowed.
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noun ancillaries
- depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
- body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
- trunk — the main stem of a tree, as distinct from the branches and roots.
adjective ancillaries
- mains — a river in central and W Germany, flowing W from the Bohemian Forest in N Bavaria into the Rhine at Mainz. 305 miles (490 km) long.
- necessaries — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
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