ancillary notes
[an-SIL-er-ee nōts]
nounpl: ancillary notes
notas auxiliares
1. supplementary written information or comments that provide additional context, explanation, or clarification to a main document, text, or work
The textbook included ancillary notes in the margins to help students understand complex concepts.
O livro incluía notas auxiliares nas margens para ajudar os alunos a entender conceitos complexos.
2. secondary or supporting notes that are not essential to the main content but enhance understanding or provide references
The researcher provided ancillary notes with bibliographic references and clarifications.
O pesquisador forneceu notas auxiliares com referências bibliográficas e esclarecimentos.
3. supplementary documentation or annotations used in academic, legal, or technical contexts
Ancillary notes were attached to the contract to clarify specific terms and conditions.
Notas auxiliares foram anexadas ao contrato para esclarecer termos e condições específicas.
Ancillary notes are particularly important in Brazilian academic publishing, where they serve as a traditional tool for clarifying content without disrupting the main text flow. This practice is common in university textbooks and scholarly works, reflecting the formal nature of academic discourse in both Brazil and Portugal.
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