ancillary
adjectiveSupporting a main purpose or activity.
Supporting a main activity
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nounAn additional suggestion or feeling accompanying the main meaning of words or an action.
peripheral
adjectiveAt the edge or less central to the main subject.
subordinate
adjectiveLower in rank, importance, or authority.
subsidiary
adjectiveSecondary or supporting rather than principal.
Secondary and supporting
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ulterior
adjectiveHidden beyond the stated or obvious purpose, especially of a motive.
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