вспомога́тельный — meaning in English

English meaning

• accessory noun An additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
• adventitious adj Coming from outside, rather than being a natural part of something.
• ancillary adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
• assistant noun A person who helps someone else with their work.
• auxiliary adjective Providing extra help or support to something else, rather than being the main part.
• peripheral adj Located on the outer edge or boundary, rather than at the center.
• subsidiary noun A company that is owned or controlled by a larger parent company.

Senses

вспомога́тельный is used for these senses in English:

• accessory Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory. [from 1550s]
• ancillary Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
• ancillary Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
• assistant Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.
• peripheral Auxiliary.
• subsidiary Auxiliary or supplemental.

accessory — full definition

1. noun An additional item that complements or completes something, especially an outfit.
2. noun A person who helps someone commit a crime without directly carrying it out.
3. adj Supplementary or secondary rather than essential.

adventitious — full definition

1. adj Coming from outside, rather than being a natural part of something.
2. adj Happening by chance, and added on rather than planned.
3. adj Gained later in life, rather than present from birth.
4. adj (biology) Growing in an unexpected place, or coming from an unusual source.

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