adjunct
/ˈædʒʌŋkt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈædʒʌŋkt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈa-ˌjəŋ(k)t/ (ame, mw)
adjunct — noun
- adjunctsingular
- adjunctsplural
1. an extra thing linked to something bigger or more important, without being a nec
an extra thing linked to something bigger or more important, without being a necessary part of it
The cafe added a glass room as an adjunct to the main building.
adjunct to + noun for an added part
A small online forum became a useful adjunct to Reema's language class.
For many readers, the map is an adjunct to the travel guide.
The clinic treats phone support as an adjunct, not a full service.
- addition
more general and less formal; does not always imply connection to a larger main thing
- attachment
often suggests something physically fixed to another object
- accessory
usually refers to a smaller useful extra item, especially for clothes or equipment
- core
the central or essential part
- main feature
the primary part rather than an extra support
文法句型
an adjunct to + noun
use something as an adjunct
用法筆記
Often appears in formal writing about systems, services, or buildings. It suggests an added part that supports the main thing rather than replacing it.
2. in grammar, an element that adds details such as time, place, or manner but is n
in grammar, an element that adds details such as time, place, or manner but is not needed for the sentence to remain complete
In 'We met after class,' 'after class' is an adjunct.
grammar term for an optional phrase
Professor Lee circled the time phrase and labeled it an adjunct.
The workbook asks students to underline every adjunct in blue.
In that sentence, 'with great care' works as an adjunct.
- complement
a more necessary part of the clause structure
文法句型
X is an adjunct
identify the adjunct
用法筆記
Used in grammar discussion for extra information that can often be removed without breaking the main clause. Distinguish from complements, which are more tightly required by the verb or structure.
3. a person who works with and supports someone more senior or official, rather tha
a person who works with and supports someone more senior or official, rather than leading the work
The judge spoke with her adjunct before the afternoon hearing.
adjunct to a senior official
At the clinic, Darius works as an adjunct to the senior surgeon.
The minister relied on several adjuncts to prepare the public report.
During the campaign, Esme served as the mayor's adjunct on policy issues.
文法句型
an adjunct to + person
serve as someone's adjunct
用法筆記
Usually refers to a supporting person in a formal organization, office, or institution. In universities, the noun more often refers specifically to an adjunct teacher rather than any assistant.
adjunct — adjective
- adjunctpositive
- more adjunctcomparative
- most adjunctsuperlative
1. added to something as a supporting or accompanying part, rather than serving as
added to something as a supporting or accompanying part, rather than serving as the main element
The doctor used adjunct therapy to reduce pain after the main treatment.
adjunct + noun in a supporting role
The guidebook comes with adjunct maps for walkers in the mountain park.
The contract lists adjunct services such as storage and delivery.
Teachers received adjunct materials to use before the science fair.
- supplementary
emphasizes added support or extra material
- accompanying
stresses that it comes together with something else
- additional
broader and less formal; does not always imply a supporting role
文法句型
adjunct + noun
用法筆記
Usually appears in formal or technical writing before a noun. It describes something that accompanies the main item and gives extra support or information.
2. working with a staff or institution in a secondary or limited-time role instead
working with a staff or institution in a secondary or limited-time role instead of being a permanent core member
Yuki is an adjunct lecturer at the college this semester.
adjunct + job title, especially in colleges
The hospital brought in adjunct nurses during the winter shortage.
Several adjunct instructors share the small office near the library.
As adjunct staff, Vinicius is paid by the course.
文法句型
adjunct + job title
be adjunct staff
用法筆記
Most common with teaching or medical job titles such as adjunct lecturer or adjunct nurse. It highlights a supporting or non-permanent appointment rather than general extra material, as in adjective sense 1.