auxiliary

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin auxiliarius, equiv. to auxiliaris (“‘helping, aiding’”) < auxilium (“‘help, aid’”) < augere (“‘to increase’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (RP) IPA: /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/, IPA: /ɔːkˈsɪliəɹi/, IPA: /ɔːkˈsɪləɹi/
  • (GenAm) IPA: /ɑːɡˈzɪljeɹi/

[edit] Adjective

auxiliary (not comparable)

Positive
auxiliary

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)
  1. Helping; giving assistance or support.
  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.

[edit] Synonyms

[edit] Translations

helping; giving assistance or support
supplementary or subsidiary
held in reserve for exceptional circumstances
of a ship, having both sails and an engine
relating to an auxiliary verb
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[edit] Noun

Singular
auxiliary

Plural
auxiliaries

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.

[edit] Translations

person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner
sailing vessel equipped with an engine
auxiliary verb

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[edit] External links

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