Auxiliary
The Latin word auxilium means "help," and so auxiliary means something that "helps" by providing backup or support. Think of auxiliary verbs (sometimes called helper verbs), that provide
An auxiliary is an organization that is connected with, but less important than, another organization; for example, an organization for the wives of the members of the main organization.
Definition of auxiliary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner''s Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Auxiliary, which comes from the Latin noun auxilium, meaning "aid," "assistance," or "reinforcement," is used in a wide range of capacities in English to describe a person or thing
Auxiliary definition: Giving assistance or support; helping.
AUXILIARY definition: additional; supplementary; reserve. See examples of auxiliary used in a sentence.
AUXILIARY definition: 1. giving help or support, especially to a more important person or thing: 2. a person whose job. Learn more.
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