ADJUNCT


Meaning of ADJUNCT in English

n.1 (foll. by to, of) a subordinate or incidental thing.

2 an assistant; a subordinate person, esp. one with temporary appointment only.

3 Gram. a word or phrase used to explain or amplify the predicate, subject, etc.

Derivatives:

adjunctive adj. adjunctively adv.

Etymology: L adjunctus: see ADJOIN

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.