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Ancillary

Noun CEFR B2
ænˈsɪl.ə.ɹiː

Definitions

  1. Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
  2. An auxiliary.
    archaic

Equivalents

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Examples

“Auxiliaries and ancillaries are comprehensive, and include⟳ a Westinghouse motor-driven recriprocating compressor used for locomotive braking and general service air, two rotary exhauster sets for train⟳ brakes when hauling passenger or fitted freight trains, and an oil-fired train⟳ heating boiler.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

ancillary relief ancillary travel services ancillula Ancipital Ancira ancistrocladine

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