Subsidiary ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Subsidiary ( adjective )

  1. Providing additional support or help.
  2. Operating under the control or direction of another company.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin subsidiarius, from subsidium "support, help".

Examples:

  1. The subsidiary company provided financial support to the main corporation.
  2. The subsidiary firms all operate under the direction of the parent company.
  3. She set up a subsidiary business to complement her main company.
  4. The subsidiary company was responsible for producing the raw materials that the main company used in its products.
  5. The subsidiary company was created to take advantage of the growth opportunities in a new market.

(As a noun)

Subsidiary ( noun )

  1. Providing additional support or help.
  2. Operating under the control or direction of another company.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin subsidiarius, from subsidium "support, help".

Examples:

  1. The subsidiary company provided financial support to the main corporation.
  2. The subsidiary firms all operate under the direction of the parent company.
  3. She set up a subsidiary business to complement her main company.
  4. The subsidiary company was responsible for producing the raw materials that the main company used in its products.
  5. The subsidiary company was created to take advantage of the growth opportunities in a new market.
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