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Meaning ofadjunctin English

adjunct

Pluraladjuncts

Definitions

Noun
1. a subordinate colleague or associate
  The professor hired an adjunct to help with research.
2. an attached subordinate part; appendage
  The engine has an adjunct fuel tank for longer trips.
3. a dispensable phrase modifying sentence meaning
  The phrase "however" is an adjunct that changes the sentence's tone.
4. a dispensable phrase amplifying sentence meaning
  An adjunct phrase in the sentence provides additional information.
5. a dispensable phrase modifying sentence meaning
  The adjunct clause modifies the main sentence and adds more context.
6. a modifying graphic element; attached symbol
  The logo includes an adjunct icon that represents the company's values.
7. an unmalted grain supplementing main mash ingredients
  Brewers use an adjunct like corn or rice to supplement the main grain bill.
8. a closely related key or scale in music
  The musician used an adjunct key to create a harmonious melody.
9. a constituent related to X-bar theory; syntax
  The linguist studied the adjunct in the sentence to understand its syntactic function.
10. a morphism paired with an adjoint functor (category theory)
Adjective
1. in a secondary faculty position; added support
  The university hired an adjunct professor to teach a summer course.