adjunct 1 of 2

noun

ˈa-ˌjəŋ(k)t How to pronounce adjunct (audio)
Definition of adjunctnext
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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission

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as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself

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adjunct

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adjective

as in supplementary

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Recent Examples of adjunct
Noun
Language, in 1984, is violence by another means, an adjunct of the totalitarian strategies inflicted by the regime. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024 Smartphones, tablets, and netbooks are now so popular that accessing the Web to settle a bet, tweet a short movie review, check in with work, or post a Facebook status update has become an almost inescapable adjunct to any other activity. — John Rennie, IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2011
Adjective
One cup of cooked oatmeal already provides about six grams of protein, Stephani Johnson, RDN, DCN, an adjunct professor of clinical and preventive nutrition services at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, told Verywell. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025 Jain works as a senior lecturer for North Central College, and Fosdick is an adjunct professor of English at Aurora University. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adjunct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
  1. assistant
  2. option
  3. supplementary
  4. aide
  5. accessory
  6. supplemental
  7. aid
  8. appliance
Noun
  • Trainer led Trump's battleground states strategy in 2020 and joined the first administration as special assistant to the president and director of regional political operations.
    — Axios, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The 10 individuals initially arrested in September 2017, which included four college assistant coaches, were all relative bit players in the ecosystem.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of assistant
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  • Finally, staff provided three options to the City Council for the location of the firing range for officers.
    — Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • There’s also an option to define bedtime, during which the device isn’t available.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of option
Adjective
  • This patch is a supplementary fix for an earlier attack mitigated in iOS 17.2.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • It’s been around for more than a year, but a supplementary fix to the original one was needed.
    — David Phelan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of supplementary
Noun
  • Netanyahu’s effort to remove Ronen Bar as director of the Shin Bet follows an increasingly acrimonious dispute that also involves the security service’s investigation into close aides of the prime minister.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The strikes Saturday are the result of several high-level White House meetings this week with Trump and top national security aides, including Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Mike Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Michael E. Kurilla.
    — Luis Martinez, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of aide
Noun
  • In this bright and eclectic kitchen, the cabinet paint color is continued on the walls, providing a cohesive backdrop for colorful art and accessories.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Seven years through Anderson’s tenure, Loewe, like every other fashion brand, was faced with the challenge of selling clothing and accessories during the pandemic, with stay-at-home mandates denting consumer spending.
    — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of accessory
Adjective
  • This year, most of that supplemental water won’t be there.
    — Laura Paskus, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Multiple builders offer the prospect of a home for elderly or other family members, a space for work or a place for guests, and the chance to earn supplemental income from tenants.
    — Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of supplemental
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Israel's blockade of aid on Gaza — including electricity — is entering its third week.
    — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Fernandez, with Raja’s aid, set up the neighborhood meeting Wednesday to discuss the city’s traffic-calming work.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of aid
Noun
  • If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
  • When an appliance breaks or a structural issue arises, renters can rely on landlords to address the problem rather than covering the cost themselves.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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