auxiliary

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auxiliary  /ɑɡ ˈzɪl jə ri/ ? Meaning of "auxiliary"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) someone who acts as assistant
  2. (adj) functioning in a supporting capacity
  3. (adj) furnishing added support

Synonym(s)

subsidiary, supplemental, supplementary, accessory, adjunct, adjuvant

Usage(s):

  1. The Handley Page wing contains a long narrow auxiliary wing set in its forward edge.
  2. Without these members of the black race these auxiliary helpers a German would have won the broad jump.
  3. Equipped with a retractable in-flight refueling probe and internal auxiliary fuel tanks.

Quotes

  1. "I have a special respect for the men and women of our Auxiliary program who volunteer to fight crime," Bloomberg said. "They do it for no pay and no glory - but purely because of a love they have for our city and a strong desire to serve...
    on Apr 2, 2007 By: Michael Bloomberg Source: Fort Greene/Clinton Hill Courier

  2. "I am most grateful to our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, for appointing Monsignor Robert McElroy as Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco," wrote the archbishop. "We in this Archdiocese are delighted that Monsignor McElroy's gifts and zeal will...
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: George Niederauer Source: Catholic News Agency (press release)

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