Antonyms for auxiliary


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : awg-zil-yuh-ree, -zil-uh-
Phonetic Transcription : ɔgˈzɪl yə ri, -ˈzɪl ə-


Definition of auxiliary

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin auxiliaris "helpful," from auxilium "aid, help, support," related to auctus, past participle of augere "to increase" (see augment).
  • adj supplementary
  • noun helper
Example sentences :
  • And now, having such an auxiliary, you must do your best to show the unbelievers that you are right.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • First of all, the so-called "auxiliary sciences" are not all of them sciences.
  • Extract from : « Introduction to the Study of History » by Charles V. Langlois
  • In 1884 the Boston Political Class was formed as an auxiliary.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • Within a few months fourteen counties had auxiliary societies.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • Furthermore, never use an auxiliary lever to screw up the jaws.
  • Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • The contracted form hn, &c., is mostly used as an auxiliary.
  • Extract from : « A Middle High German Primer » by Joseph Wright
  • "You and Jarvis are off to salvage the auxiliary," the Captain said.
  • Extract from : « Valley of Dreams » by Stanley Grauman Weinbaum
  • There's food and water aboard the auxiliary; you can take a couple of days.
  • Extract from : « Valley of Dreams » by Stanley Grauman Weinbaum
  • The icy regions of the north are braved by the auxiliary screw.
  • Extract from : « Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 451 » by Various
  • Auxiliary industries, accessories and raw materials have fallen back.
  • Extract from : « The New Society » by Walther Rathenau

Synonyms for auxiliary

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