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How do you spell Ancillary?

Correct spelling

ancillary

Think 'handmaid' - anc-ILL-ary with double L like 'ill' but healthy support.

Why is ancillary spelled this way?

From Latin ancilla, handmaid. Something ancillary serves a supporting role — helpful but subordinate, necessary but not central.

Common misspellings of ancillary

ancilaryancilliaryanciliaryansilary

Example

The hospital provided ancillary services like physical therapy and nutritional counseling.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell ancillary?+
The correct spelling is "ancillary". Think 'handmaid' - anc-ILL-ary with double L like 'ill' but healthy support.
Is it ancilary or ancillary?+
The correct spelling is "ancillary", not "ancilary".

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