ancillary

[an-suh-ler-ee]

ancillary Definition

• 1. providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system
• 2. subordinate or supplementary

Using ancillary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ancillary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's ancillary services include IT support and HR management.

• Example

  The hotel's ancillary facilities, such as the gym and pool, are available to all guests.

• Example

  The book includes ancillary materials like a glossary and study questions.

ancillary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ancillary

• supporting
• auxiliary
• secondary
• supplementary
• subsidiary

Antonyms for ancillary

• primary
• central
• main

Phrases with ancillary

• ancillary staff

  employees who provide support services in an organization or institution

  Example

  The hospital's ancillary staff includes janitors, security guards, and administrative assistants.

• ancillary equipment

  machinery or tools that are used to support or supplement the main equipment or system

  Example

  The factory invested in new ancillary equipment to improve efficiency and productivity.

• ancillary revenue

  income generated from secondary sources or activities, in addition to the primary source of revenue

  Example

  The airline's ancillary revenue comes from fees for baggage, seat selection, and other add-ons.

Origins of ancillary

from Latin 'ancillaris', meaning 'of a maidservant'

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Summary: ancillary in Brief

'Ancillary' [an-suh-ler-ee] describes something that provides necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system. It can also mean subordinate or supplementary. Examples include ancillary services like IT support and HR management, ancillary facilities like a gym or pool, and ancillary materials like a glossary or study questions. Synonyms include 'supporting' and 'auxiliary.'