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subsidiary vs supplementary

supplementary vs subsidiary

subsidiary is a noun but supplementary is not a noun.

subsidiary and supplementary both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subsidiary Yes Yes No No
supplementary No Yes No No
As adjectives, subsidiary and supplementary are synonyms defined as:
  • subsidiary and supplementary: functioning in a supporting capacity
Other synonyms of subsidiary include auxiliary, supplemental.
subsidiary (noun) supplementary (noun)
a company that is completely controlled by another company
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
subsidiary (adjective) supplementary (adjective)
functioning in a supporting capacity added to complete or make up a deficiency
functioning in a supporting capacity
Difference between subsidiary and supplementary

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