adjunct

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adjunct[1,noun] adjunct[2,adjective]

Main Entry: ¹ad·junct
Pronunciation: 'a-"j&[ng](k)t
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin adjunctum, from neuter of adjunctus, past participle of adjungere
1 : something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
2 a : a word or word group that qualifies or completes the meaning of another word or other words and is not itself a main structural element in its sentence b : an adverb or adverbial (as heartily in "They ate heartily" or at noon in "We left at noon") attached to the verb of a clause especially to express a relation of time, place, frequency, degree, or manner -- compare DISJUNCT 2
3 a : an associate or assistant of another b : an adjunct faculty member at a college or university
4 : ADJUVANT b
- ad·junc·tive /a-'j&[ng](k)-tiv, &-/ adjective