Difference between Ancillary and Adjuvant

What is the difference between Ancillary and Adjuvant?

Ancillary as an adjective is subordinate; secondary; auxiliary; accessory. while Adjuvant as an adjective is the noun used as a modifier.

Ancillary

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary; accessory.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter. An auxiliary; a subordinate.

Adjuvant

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A thing which aids or assists; an auxiliary.One who helps or facilitates; an assistant.An additive (as in a drug) that aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.Something (as in a method) that enhances the effectiveness of a medical treatment.A substance enhancing the immune response to an antigen.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: The noun used as a modifier.

We hope you now know whether to use Ancillary or Adjuvant in your sentence.

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