Subsidiary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /səb-ˈsi-dē-ˌer-ē/ sub·sid·i·ary

Meaning & Definition of Subsidiary

Subsidiary (adjective)

  1. furnishing aid or support, auxiliary
  2. of secondary importance
  3. of, relating to, or constituting a subsidy

Subsidiary (noun)

  1. one that is subsidiary; especially, a company wholly controlled by another

Subsidiary (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that is of secondary importance to something else

    "one of the company's foreign subsidiaries"

    similar: accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement, accessory, accoutrement, adapter, add-on, adjunct, appendage, appliance, attachment, option
    opposite: essential, necessity, requirement, requisite

Subsidiary (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in secondary, subordinate

    similar: secondary, subordinate, subservient, ancillary, inferior, accessorial, accessory, appurtenant, auxiliary, marginal, peripheral, supplemental, supplementary, backup, makeshift, substitute, added, additional, another, further, complementary, contributory, adjuvant, assistant, assisting, helping, supportive, tributary
    opposite: all-important, essential, imperative, indispensable, integral, necessary, needed, needful, required, requisite, vital, basic, fundamental, primary, prime, chief, main, principal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Subsidiary

The most common words with a similar meaning to Subsidiary:

accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement, accessory, accoutrement, adapter, add-on, adjunct, appendage, appliance, attachment, option, secondary, subordinate, subservient, ancillary, inferior, accessorial, appurtenant, auxiliary, marginal, peripheral, supplemental, supplementary, backup, makeshift, substitute, added, additional, another, further, complementary, contributory, adjuvant, assistant, assisting, helping, supportive, tributary

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Subsidiary

Words with the opposite meaning of Subsidiary:

essential, necessity, requirement, requisite, all-important, imperative, indispensable, integral, necessary, needed, needful, required, vital, basic, fundamental, primary, prime, chief, main, principal

Word Forms of Subsidiary

Inflections: subsidiaries

Derived words: subsidiarily (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Subsidiary

Latin subsidiarius, from subsidium reserve troops

First known use: 1543

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Subsidiary

Frequently Asked Questions about Subsidiary

What does "Subsidiary" mean?

"Subsidiary" means furnishing aid or support, auxiliary. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: furnishing aid or support, auxiliary. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Subsidiary"?

Other words for "Subsidiary" include accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement, accessory, accoutrement, adapter and add-on. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Subsidiary" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Subsidiary"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Subsidiary". Common alternatives include accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement, accessory, accoutrement, adapter, add-on, adjunct and appendage.

What is the opposite of "Subsidiary"?

Antonyms of "Subsidiary" include essential, necessity, requirement, requisite, all-important, imperative, indispensable and integral.

How do you use "Subsidiary" in a sentence?

Examples of "Subsidiary" in a sentence: "one of the company's foreign subsidiaries".

Is "Subsidiary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Subsidiary" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Subsidiary" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Subsidiary"?

"Subsidiary" is pronounced /səb-ˈsi-dē-ˌer-ē/ and divided into syllables as sub·sid·i·ary.