ancilla
ancilla · ancillae
An auxiliary or accessoryAn auxiliary or accessory.
/ænˈsɪ.lə/
Meaning
3 senses(rare)A maid.
An auxiliary or accessory.
An ancilla bit.
The circuit uses a single ancilla for each stabilizer generator.
Origin
From Latin ancilla (“maid, slave-girl”).From Latin ancilla (“maid, slave-girl”).
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Forms
plural: ancillaeWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular