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subsidiary

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Secondary or supporting rather than principal.

A subsidiary argument appeared in the final paragraph.

Dictionary practice example.

A subsidiary discussion of serving dishes helped explain presentation choices without becoming the report's main argument.