ancillary
adjective/ˈænsəˌlɛri/
Frequency rank: #12,219 most common English word
Meaning
providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation; secondary.
Example sentence
The hospital provides ancillary services such as lab testing and physical therapy to support the main medical care.
Synonyms & related words
- supplementary
- secondary
- auxiliary
- supporting
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