auxiliary
Etymology

From Latin auxiliārius, equiv.

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ɔːɡˈzɪl(j)əɹi/, /ɔːkˈsɪl(j)əɹi/, /ɔːɡˈzɪli.əɹi/, /ɔːkˈsɪli.əɹi/
  • (America) IPA: /ɔɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/, /ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/
    • (cot-caught) IPA: /ɑɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/, /ɑɡˈzɪliɛɹi/
Adjective

auxiliary (not comparable)

  1. Helping; giving assistance or support.
    auxiliary troops
    Synonyms: ancillary, accessory
  2. Supplementary or subsidiary.
  3. Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
  4. (nautical) Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.
  5. (grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.
Synonyms Translations Translations Translations Translations Noun

auxiliary (plural auxiliaries)

  1. A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.
  2. A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
  3. (grammar) An auxiliary verb.
  4. A marching band colorguard.
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