Definitions
- Describing something that is subordinate or supplementary to the main thing. - Referring to something that is additional or secondary but still important. - Talking about something that is supportive or providing assistance to the primary function.
- Referring to a company that is owned or controlled by another company. - Describing something that is secondary or subordinate to the main thing. - Talking about something that is a smaller part of a larger entity or system.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is secondary or subordinate to the main thing.
- 2Both can be used to refer to a smaller part of a larger entity or system.
- 3Both can be used to describe something that is supportive or providing assistance to the primary function.
What is the difference?
- 1Ownership: Subsidiary specifically refers to a company that is owned or controlled by another company, while ancillary does not have this connotation.
- 2Scope: Ancillary can refer to a wider range of things, including services, materials, or functions, while subsidiary is more commonly used to describe companies or organizations.
- 3Importance: Ancillary suggests that the secondary thing is still important, while subsidiary may imply that the secondary thing is less significant.
- 4Function: Ancillary emphasizes support or assistance to the primary function, while subsidiary may suggest a more independent or self-contained function.
- 5Usage: Ancillary is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts, while subsidiary is more common in business or legal contexts.
Remember this!
Ancillary and subsidiary are both words that describe something that is secondary or subordinate to the main thing. However, ancillary is more versatile and can refer to a wider range of things, while subsidiary is more specific and commonly used to describe companies or organizations that are owned or controlled by another company. Additionally, ancillary emphasizes support or assistance to the primary function, while subsidiary may suggest a more independent or self-contained function.
