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adjunct

noun · adjective · verb

Simple meaning

An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.

Pronunciation

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ajuhngkt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈædʒəŋkt

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.

  2. A person who is an assistant or subordinate to another

  3. A person associated with another, usually in a subordinate position; a colleague.

adjective

  1. Added to a faculty or staff in a secondary position.

  2. Connected in a subordinate function.

verb

  1. intransitiveinformal

    To work as an adjunct professor.

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.

Used this way, adjunct is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • appurtenant , rarer, so it draws attention
  • assistant , used mainly in Regional English

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More ways to use adjunct

  • “The intern's role was an adjunct to the main team, providing extra support.”noun

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Synonyms

noun

Sense: appendage

appurtenantRare

adjective

Sense: added to a faculty

subordinate

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