Ancillary Definition

Providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, or process; subordinate or supplementary.

Ancillary is an adjective.

Ancillary Synonyms

auxiliary , secondary , subsidiary , supplementary , supporting

How To Use Ancillary In A Sentence

  1. The company hired ancillary staff to assist with the increased workload.
  2. Ancillary services such as cleaning and maintenance are vital for smooth operations.
  3. The main project is supported by several ancillary tasks.
  4. Ancillary equipment is required to operate the main machinery effectively.
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