Definition of Subsidiary

1. Adjective. Functioning in a supporting capacity. "The main library and its auxiliary branches"

Exact synonyms: Auxiliary, Supplemental, Supplementary
Similar to: Secondary
Derivative terms: Auxiliary, Subsidiarity, Supplement, Supplement

2. Noun. An assistant subject to the authority or control of another.
Exact synonyms: Foot Soldier, Subordinate, Underling
Generic synonyms: Assistant, Help, Helper, Supporter
Specialized synonyms: Associate, Bottom Dog, Cog, Man, Second Banana, Second Fiddle
Derivative terms: Subordinate, Subordinate, Subordinate

3. Noun. A company that is completely controlled by another company.
Exact synonyms: Subsidiary Company
Generic synonyms: Company

Definition of Subsidiary

1. a. Furnishing aid; assisting; auxiliary; helping; tributary; especially, aiding in an inferior position or capacity; as, a subsidiary stream.

2. n. One who, or that which, contributes aid or additional supplies; an assistant; an auxiliary.

Definition of Subsidiary

1. Adjective. auxiliary or supplemental ¹

2. Adjective. secondary or subordinate ¹

3. Adjective. of, or relating to a subsidy ¹

4. Noun. A company owned by the parent company or holding company ¹

5. Noun. (music) a subordinate theme ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Subsidiary

1. [n -RIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subsidiary

subshifts
subshock
subshrub
subshrubs
subside
subsided
subsidence
subsidences
subsider
subsiders
subsides
subsidiaries
subsidiarily
subsidiarities
subsidiarity
subsidiary (current term)
subsidiary company
subsidiary ledger
subsidies
subsiding
subsidisation
subsidise
subsidised
subsidiser
subsidisers
subsidises
subsidising
subsidization
subsidizations
subsidize

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