ADJUNCT


Meaning of ADJUNCT in English

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

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