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- pronunciation:
- ae
juhngkt
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
something joined to another thing but not an integral part of it; supplement; accessory.
- synonyms:
- accessory, appurtenance, attachment, auxiliary, subsidiary
- similar words:
- accompaniment, addendum, appendage, appendix, arm, branch, codicil, supplement, tag, tailpiece
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definition 2: |
a person who assists another, esp. in a subordinate position.
- synonyms:
- affiliate, aide, assistant, auxiliary, helper, servitor
- similar words:
- accessory, adjutant, associate, attendant, coadjutor, servant, sidekick, subordinate
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related words: |
adjutant, aid, contingency, extension, help, helper |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
attached or connected but not fully integrated; supplementary; subordinate.
The women's college was originally founded as an adjunct institution to the university.- synonyms:
- affiliated, associate, auxiliary, supplementary
- similar words:
- accessory, additional, appendant, attached, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary
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definition 2: |
having temporary or part-time status on a staff or faculty.
The adjunct professors are paid by the semester and do not receive the same benefits as full-time staff members.- synonyms:
- part-time, temporary
- similar words:
- affiliated, associate
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related words: |
ancillary |
derivation: |
adjunctly (adv.) |
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