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Definition of auxiliary adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    auxiliary

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ɔɡˈzɪlyəri//
     
    , NAmE//ɔɡˈzɪləri//
     
     
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  1. 1(of workers) giving help or support to the main group of workers synonym ancillary auxiliary nurses/workers/services
  2. 2(technology) (of a piece of equipment) used if there is a problem with the main piece of equipment an auxiliary pump
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