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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.
2.
statusperson associated with lesser status
- He worked as an adjunct professor at the university.
3.
linguisticsTECH. dispensable phrase modifying a sentenceTECH.
- The phrase 'in the morning' is an adjunct.
4.
brewingTECH. US unmalted grain supplementing the main mashTECH. US
- Corn is often used as an adjunct in beer production.
Adjective
1.
hierarchyrelating to a subordinate person or role
- He was hired as an adjunct member of the team.
2.
languageadded or connected in a secondary position
- The adjunct staff provided additional support during the event.
Expressions with adjunct
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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)
Terms with adjunct included in their meaning
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linguistics
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.
Barley is sometimes replaced by adjuncts like corn. She took on an adjunct role in the project. The adjunct staff attended the meeting. The adjunct professor taught two courses this semester. He worked as an adjunct member of the research team.
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- French:ajout, complémentaire, ...
- German:Ergänzung, untergeordnet, ...
- Italian:aggiunta, ausiliario, ...
- Spanish:adjunto, suplementario, ...
- Portuguese:acessório, auxiliar, ...
- Chinese:附属品, 附属的, ...
- Japanese:付属品, 補助的な, ...
- Arabic:مُلْحَق, ثَانَوِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:תוֹסֶפֶת, מִשְׁנִי, ...
- Russian:приложение, вспомогательный, ...
- Ukrainian:додаток, допоміжний, ...
- Hindi:अनुषंग, सहायक, ...
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