adjunct
ad
ˈæ
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junct
ˌʤənkt
jēnkt
British pronunciation
/ˈædd‍ʒʌŋkt/

Definition & Meaning of "adjunct"in English

Adjunct
01

something added to something else support or enhancement, but not essential to its core function

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The therapy served as an adjunct to medication.
Online modules are useful adjuncts to classroom teaching.
02

a word or phrase that adds extra information to a sentence but is not required for its core structure or meaning

What is an "adjunct"?

An adjunct is a word, phrase, or clause that adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its grammatical structure. Adjuncts provide additional context, such as time, place, manner, or reason, and can be removed without altering the basic meaning of the sentence. For example, in the sentence "She quickly ran to the store," the phrase "quickly" serves as an adjunct that describes how she ran, while "to the store" indicates where she ran. Understanding adjuncts is important for enhancing sentence clarity and detail, as they allow for richer descriptions without changing the core message.

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In " She left early, " early is an adjunct.
" With a smile " in " He greeted me with a smile " is an adjunct.
03

a person who provides supplementary support or assistance, often in a secondary role

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The professor worked with an adjunct who assisted in grading papers and leading study sessions.
During the busy season, the company hired an adjunct to help with additional workload.
adjunct
01

relating to someone in an auxiliary role

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She worked as an adjunct professor at the university.
The adjunct staff assisted the core research team.
02

enhancing or supplementing a core system or function

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Meditation is often used as an adjunct technique in stress management.
An adjunct system was installed to boost performance.
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