adjunct 1 of 2

noun

ˈa-ˌjəŋ(k)t How to pronounce adjunct (audio)
Definition of adjunctnext
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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission

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as in option
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself

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adjunct

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adjective

as in supplementary

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Recent Examples of adjunct
Noun
Today’s Republican Party has moved in the opposite direction, increasingly treating Congress as an adjunct to the presidency when the president is a Republican. — Paul Oestreicher, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026 Unions representing graduate workers, adjuncts and non-tenure-track instructors have organized in recent years at several campuses, including New York University, Columbia and Harvard. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Adjective
Treat it as a possible adjunct to good veterinary care, not a substitute for it. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 Writer-directors Vishnu Sinha, adjunct faculty at Columbia University, and Paromita Dhar return as Lab instructors. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjunct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjunct
  1. assistant
  2. option
  3. supplementary
  4. aide
  5. accessory
  6. supplemental
  7. aid
  8. appliance
Noun
  • Scott Cheney, a Utah assistant attorney general who serves as her principal legal adviser on elections, was out of the country.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Montford, a Travis County assistant district attorney at the time, promised to stay with them.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistant
Noun
  • The Royals could also decline All-Star closer Carlos Estévez’s club option.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine believes security guarantees backed by Western allies are essential to any future settlement, ideally in the form of NATO membership — an option Vladimir Putin has rejected.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of option
Adjective
  • Like other clubs, Gollancz expanded its service to additional, supplementary and educational texts, all optional.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The space is warm and lo-fi—Polaroids of friends and a handwritten lineup of the day’s specials (which can be added at a supplementary cost) are stuck to a noticeboard—but the food is sharp and assured.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplementary
Noun
  • The most recent assassination was that of Juan Antonio López, a municipal councilman and the local Catholic bishop’s aide.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In the race to replace City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield in the west San Fernando Valley, businessman Tim Gaspar reported bringing in nearly $584,000 during the runoff campaign, compared with about $287,000 for legislative aide Barri Worth Girvan.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of aide
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  • Its thrift store is stocked with clothes and items collected during student move-outs when many items get left behind, including Halloween costumes and accessories.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But the versatility of the color doesn’t end with clothes; the beauty of camel extends to accessories, making even the smallest details feel luxe.
    — InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessory
Adjective
  • But experts told Healthcare Brew that payers are increasing cost-sharing for enrollees, shifting them into narrower networks, and cutting supplemental benefits in response to a spike in utilization and medical costs over the last couple years.
    — Caroline Catherman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There are also additional supplemental plans like Medigap to help with out-of-pocket costs, but there's an additional monthly premium.
    — Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplemental
Noun
  • Get assistance with heating bills The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps qualified households with one-time financial assistance for heating and electricity bills, as well as emergency aid to prevent shut-offs.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • After a detailed briefing with an ATI staff member, I was kitted out with a folder packed with maps, a Namibian cell phone pre-programmed with key contacts, and a first-aid kit.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of aid
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  • Many homeowners are setting these up by task, such as a breakfast cabinet, a coffee cabinet, a baking pantry, an appliance cabinet or a snack pantry, and that approach is likely to keep showing up in kitchen design ideas.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Appliance garages are a smart way to get the clutter-free look, but their future depends on design that keeps safety in mind, because the best appliance garage hides the clutter without hiding the risks.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliance

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