subsidiary

subsidiary is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /sʌbˈsɪ.di.ər.i/ or /sʌbˈsɪ.dər.i/ or /sʌbˈsɪ.dʒər.i/

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Noun

Singular subsidiary

Plural subsidiaries

1. A subsidiary is a company that is owned by a larger company.
   • Synonym: subordinate
   {[ant|parent}}

   This company owns three subsidiaries that make different kinds of machines.

Adjective

Positive subsidiary

Comparative more subsidiary

Superlative most subsidiary

1. If something is subsidiary, it is connected, but lower in importance, rank, or level, etc.
   • Synonyms: subordinate and minor
   • Antonyms: superior and major

   Surprisingly, the subsidiary company became more successful than the parent company.

   At some point work became subsidiary to music for her.