auxiliary

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Etymology [edit]

From Latin auxiliarius, equiv. to auxiliaris (helping, aiding), from auxilium (help, aid), from augere (to increase).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (RP) IPA: /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/, IPA: /ɔːkˈsɪliəɹi/, IPA: /ɔːkˈsɪləɹi/
  • (GenAm) IPA: /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/, IPA: /ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/, IPA: /ɔgˈzɪləɹi/
  • (cot-caught merged) IPA: /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/, IPA: /ɑɡˈzɪliɛɹi/, IPA: /ɑgˈzɪləɹi/

Adjective [edit]

auxiliary (not comparable)

  1. Helping; giving assistance or support.
    auxiliary troops
  2. Supplementary or subsidiary.
  3. Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
  4. (nautical) Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.
  5. (grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.

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Noun [edit]

auxiliary (plural auxiliaries)

  1. A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.
  2. A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
  3. (grammar) An auxiliary verb.
  4. A marching band colorguard.

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