Definition of Ancillary
Ancillary
an·cil·lar·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
of the system that provides support to something;
e.g. Nurses provide ancillary support to doctors in a hospital.
(noun)
someone whose work provides support to the main operation or process;
e.g. Ancillaries such as teaching assistants and undergraduate assistants help the professor teach the class and help students out.
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