adjunct

Definitions


[ˈadʒʌŋ(k)t], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part
(e.g: computer technology is an adjunct to learning)

- a word or phrase that constitutes an optional element or is considered of secondary importance in a sentence, for example on the table in we left some flowers on the table


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Origin:
early 16th century (as an adjective meaning ‘joined on, subordinate’): from Latin adjunctus, past participle of adjungere (see adjoin)


[ˈadʒʌŋ(k)t], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- connected or added to something
(e.g: other adjunct therapies include immunotherapy)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (as an adjective meaning ‘joined on, subordinate’): from Latin adjunctus, past participle of adjungere (see adjoin)




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