subsidiary

Subsidiary is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌsʌbˈsɪd.jɜː(r).i/, SAMPA: /%sVb"sId.j3:(r).i/

Noun

Singular subsidiary

Plural subsidiaries

1. A subsidiary is a company that is owned by a larger company.

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

Synonyms

• subordinate

Antonyms

• parent

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.

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

   At some point work became subsidiary to music for her.

Synonyms

• subordinate
• minor

Antonyms

• superior
• major