adjective
1. functioning in a supporting capacity (Freq. 1)
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the main library and its auxiliary branches
• Syn: ↑auxiliary, ↑subsidiary, ↑supplementary
• Similar to: ↑secondary
• Derivationally related forms: ↑supplement (for: ↑supplementary), ↑supplement, ↑subsidiary (for: ↑subsidiary), ↑subsidiarity (for: ↑subsidiary), ↑auxiliary (for: ↑auxiliary)
2. added to complete or make up a deficiency
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produced supplementary volumes
• Syn: ↑supplementary
• Similar to: ↑additive
• Derivationally related forms: ↑supplement, ↑supplement (for: ↑supplementary)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.