I. ˈa-ˌjəŋ(k)t 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-ˈjəŋ(k)-tiv, ə- adjective
II. adjective
Date: 1594
1. : added or joined as an accompanying object or circumstance
2. : attached in a subordinate or temporary capacity to a staff
an adjunct professor
• ad·junct·ly ˈa-ˌjəŋ(k)-tlē, -ˌjəŋk-lē adverb