adjunct

//ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

adjunctSingular
adjunctsPlural
1

Something added or attached to another thing but not an essential part of it.

The garage was built as an adjunct to the main house.

2

A person who is associated with or assists another, especially in a subordinate or temporary capacity.

She works as an adjunct to the department head, helping with administrative tasks.

3

In grammar, a word or phrase that adds information to a sentence but is not essential to its structure.

In the sentence 'She sang beautifully,' the word 'beautifully' is an adjunct.

Adjective

adjunctCanonical form
1

Connected or added to something, typically in a supplementary or subordinate way.

The adjunct building serves as additional office space.

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