subsidiary

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. functioning in a supporting capacity

Similar word(s): secondary, auxiliary, supplemental, supplementary

Sentences with subsidiary as an adjective:

- a subsidiary stream

- subsidiary payments to an ally

noun

1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

Similar word(s): subordinate, underling

Definition categories: person, assistant, help, helper, supporter

2. a company that is completely controlled by another company

Definition categories: group, company