subsidiary
//səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i//
Noun
subsidiarySingular
subsidiariesPlural
1
A company that is owned or controlled by another, larger company.
The tech giant acquired a small startup as a subsidiary.
2
Something that is of secondary or lesser importance.
The design of the building was a subsidiary to its function.
Adjective
subsidiaryCanonical form
1
Of secondary importance; subordinate or supplementary.
The subsidiary details can be discussed later.
2
Relating to or denoting a company controlled by a holding or parent company.
The subsidiary company operates independently but reports to the parent company.