ADJUNCT
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Adjunct.
How to pronounce adjunct:
US
Adjunct - as a noun
Something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Adjunct - as an adjective satellite
Furnishing added support
Example: "An ancillary pump"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accessory16adjuvant19ancillary14appurtenant15auxiliary19Adjunct - as an adjective
Connected in a subordinate function.
Added to a faculty or staff in a secondary position.
Example Sentences
"She works as an adjunct professor at the university."
"The textbook serves as an adjunct to the lectures."
"He took on a second job as an adjunct to make ends meet."
"The use of technology has become an essential adjunct to education."
"The new highway will serve as an adjunct to the existing road system."
Word Game Points
Is ADJUNCT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adjunct is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ADJUNCT has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is ADJUNCT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adjunct is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordADJUNCT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is ADJUNCT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adjunct is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordADJUNCT has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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