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| sub·sid·i·ar·y [ səb síddee èrree ] |
adjective |
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1. of lesser importance: having secondary importance, or occupying a subordinate position
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2. in supporting role: serving to aid, supplement, or support something
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3. U.S. as subsidy: in the form of a subsidy
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noun (plural sub·sid·i·a·ries) |
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1. somebody or something auxiliary: somebody or something that occupies a secondary or subordinate position
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2. part of larger company: a company controlled or owned by a larger one
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| [Mid-16th century. < Latin subsidiarius< subsidium (see subsidy)] |
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  sub·sid·i·ar·i·ly adverb |
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