n.
Pronunciation: ' a- ˌ j ə ŋ (k)t
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin adjunctum, from neuter of adjunctus, past participle of adjungere
Date: 1588
1 : something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
2 a : a word or word group that qualifies or completes the meaning of another word or other words and is not itself a main structural element in its sentence b : an adverb or adverbial (as heartily in “ They ate heartily ” or at noon in “ We left at noon ” ) attached to the verb of a clause especially to express a relation of time, place, frequency, degree, or manner ― compare DISJUNCT 2
3 a : an associate or assistant of another b : an adjunct faculty member at a college or university
4 : ADJUVANT B
– ad · junc · tive \ a- ' j ə ŋ (k)-tiv, ə - \ adjective