adjunct (Meaning)
adjunct (n)
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another
a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence
adjunct (s)
furnishing added support
of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
adjunct (a.)
Conjoined; attending; consequent.
adjunct (n.)
Something joined or added to another thing, but not essentially a part of it.
A person joined to another in some duty or service; a colleague; an associate.
A word or words added to quality or amplify the force of other words; as, the History of the American Revolution, where the words in italics are the adjunct or adjuncts of History.
A quality or property of the body or the mind, whether natural or acquired; as, color, in the body, judgment in the mind.
A key or scale closely related to another as principal; a relative or attendant key. [R.] See Attendant keys, under Attendant, a.
Synonyms & Antonyms of adjunct
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- laborer
- auxiliary
- employe
- scullion
- right hand
- hand
- swamper
- worker
- legman
- handmaiden
- handmaid
- help
- attendant
- maid
- underling
- helpmeet
- maidservant
- hireling
- subordinate
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
adjunct Sentence Examples
- The professor brought in a guest lecturer as an adjunct to provide additional expertise on the subject.
- The internship served as a valuable adjunct to the student's academic studies, offering practical experience in the field.
- The new software module functioned as an adjunct to the existing program, enhancing its capabilities.
- The museum's educational programs are seen as an important adjunct to the exhibits, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the artifacts.
- The assistant manager served as an adjunct to the team, supporting them in various administrative tasks.
- The extra training sessions were considered an adjunct to the regular practice routine, helping the athletes improve their skills.
- The research assistant provided valuable data analysis as an adjunct to the main research project.
- The library's online resources are a helpful adjunct to the physical collection of books and journals.
- The therapist recommended mindfulness exercises as an adjunct to traditional therapy for managing stress.
- The language lab serves as an important adjunct to language courses, offering students additional opportunities to practice and improve their skills.
FAQs About the word adjunct
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it, a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another, a construction that can be used to ext
aid, aide,assistant, adjutant, apprentice, deputy, coadjutor, employee, lieutenant,sidekick
requirement, necessity, essential, requirement, necessity,essential,requisite, requisite,
The professor brought in a guest lecturer as an adjunct to provide additional expertise on the subject.
The internship served as a valuable adjunct to the student's academic studies, offering practical experience in the field.
The new software module functioned as an adjunct to the existing program, enhancing its capabilities.
The museum's educational programs are seen as an important adjunct to the exhibits, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the artifacts.
