adjunct
ˈædʒʌŋkt
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Definition of adjunct - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
non-essential additionsomething added to another but not essential
  • A smartphone is an adjunct to the modern work environment.
accessory appendage supplement
2.
statusperson associated with lesser status
  • He worked as an adjunct professor at the university.
assistant associate
3.
linguisticsTECH.dispensable phrase modifying a sentenceTECH.
  • The phrase 'in the morning' is an adjunct.
addition modifier supplement
4.
brewingTECH.USunmalted grain supplementing the main mashTECH.US
  • Corn is often used as an adjunct in beer production.
additive supplement

Adjective

1.
hierarchyrelating to a subordinate person or role
  • He was hired as an adjunct member of the team.
auxiliary subordinate supplementary
2.
languageadded or connected in a secondary position
  • The adjunct staff provided additional support during the event.
auxiliary supplementary
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university teacher working part-time or not on permanent contract
She was hired as an adjunct professor this semester.

Origin of adjunct

Latin, adjunctus (joined)

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adjunct connecting sentences in discourse

Examples of adjunct in a sentence

  • The appendix serves as an adjunct to the book.
  • She was an adjunct member of the research team.
  • The adjunct staff felt overlooked during the meeting.
  • 'Without a doubt' is an adjunct in the sentence.
  • Adjuncts can add detail to a sentence.
  • Rice can be an adjunct in certain beer recipes.

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  1. French:ajout, complémentaire, ...
  2. German:Ergänzung, untergeordnet, ...
  3. Italian:aggiunta, ausiliario, ...
  4. Spanish:adjunto, suplementario, ...
  5. Portuguese:acessório, auxiliar, ...
  6. Chinese:附属品, 附属的, ...
  7. Japanese:付属品, 補助的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُلْحَق, ثَانَوِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תוֹסֶפֶת, מִשְׁנִי, ...
  10. Russian:приложение, вспомогательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:додаток, допоміжний, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुषंग, सहायक, ...
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