Definitions
functioning in a supporting capacity
Word origin
From Latin auxiliārius (“assistant, ally”), equiv. to auxiliāris (“helping, aiding”), from auxilium (“help, aid”), from augēre (“to increase”).
Used in a sentence
“auxiliary troops”
“A drive to exploit the Highlands as a winter sports area, with all the necessary auxiliaries, such as chair lifts in the Cairngorms, shows increasing promise, […].”
“Summer “felt betrayed” that a close friend had used AI as “an auxiliary” to talk to her.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Supporting helper”9 letters
02“Backup helper”9 letters
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