subsidiary

Serving to assist or supplement; auxiliary.

Secondary in importance; subordinate.

Of, relating to, or of the nature of a subsidy.

One that is subsidiary to another.

A subsidiary company.

A theme subordinate to a main theme or subject.

Held ready to furnish assistance; held as a reserve.

Lending assistance; aiding; assistant; furnishing help; ancillary.

Furnishingsupplementary supplies: as, a subsidiary stream.

Relating or pertaining to a subsidy; founded on or connected with a subsidy or subsidies: as, a subsidiary treaty.