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
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 The Zaire vaccines and therapeutics that have become available since are adjuncts to it. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Adjective
Watts is also an adjunct political science professor at Sierra College. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 With the help of the NYU students, recent graduates and adjunct professor listed below, Times reporters searched the names of each victim and suspect in the court’s database to find related restraining order cases. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 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
  • Kentucky Boy was conceived of by Old Forester assistant master distiller Caleb Trigo and Woodford Reserve master distiller Elizabeth McCall as a tribute to Morris for his 50th anniversary with Brown-Forman.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Greengart pointed to the Rabbit r1 personal assistant, which lacked distinct use cases from the smartphone and faced technical and hardware issues.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistant
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  • Clayton also noted in the interview the task force would discuss potential legislative options that could be part of an AI framework moving forward.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Other options include pregnancy termination and neonatal treatment intended to prolong life.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of option
Adjective
  • If this still feels confusing, consider watching my supplementary video.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Several supplementary online exhibitions let visitors browse some of the collection digitally.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of supplementary
Noun
  • But this being the height of the Cold War, the aide points out that delivering on his request may be easier said than done.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Federal authorities on Thursday charged a Boston-area man with harassing Katie Miller, the conservative podcaster and wife of senior White House aide Stephen Miller, in a case that sparked a heated debate among prosecutors and within the FBI.
    — Jeremy Roebuck, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of aide
Noun
  • The product line is a collaboration between designers from both brands and consists of furniture ranging from seating and storage to stools, chairs, display cases, and other gaming accessories.
    — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • If shoppers substitute outerwear for accessories at scale, expect retailers to adjust winter accessory buys for 2027 and lean harder into lightweight silk scarves or thin knit options that layer under the collar rather than around the neck.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessory
Adjective
  • The city’s financial participation agreement also includes a potential agreement to pay supplemental public safety costs related to the project for up to 15 years, according to city staff’s presentation.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • If Secord can’t take in enough calories or water, she may be placed in a medical habitat providing supplemental fluids, electrolytes and medication.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of supplemental
Noun
  • Mitchell-Namdar said Pink Aid’s mission is to provide emergency aid assistance to those struggling during treatment, whether that means paying an electric bill, rent, offering wigs or lymphedema sleeves.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Cress agreed with Sacramento County prosecutors, who argued Kaur did not get out of her sport utility vehicle to check on the unconscious Lopez after striking his motorcycle or attempt to render aid.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • The bill allows panels powerful enough to run a refrigerator and a few small household appliances — a maximum of 1,200 watts.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Growth in appliance-garage and appliance-lift SKUs in 2025 catalogs from major cabinet brands.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
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