1. Secondary or supporting features, qualities, or attributes that aid in identification, classification, or function but are not primary or essential
The auxiliary characteristics of the plant include leaf texture and stem color, which help botanists classify species.
As características auxiliares da planta incluem a textura da folha e a cor do caule, que ajudam os botânicos a classificar espécies.
2. In taxonomy and biology, distinguishing features that are supplementary to main diagnostic traits
Auxiliary characteristics were used to further differentiate between the two similar species.
Características auxiliares foram utilizadas para diferenciar ainda mais as duas espécies semelhantes.
3. In linguistics and grammar, secondary linguistic features that support or modify primary elements
Stress and intonation are auxiliary characteristics that affect meaning in spoken language.
O acento e a entonação são características auxiliares que afetam o significado na linguagem falada.