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adjunct

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Illustration of "adjunct": An adjunct is something that is added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential

What does "adjunct" mean?

An adjunct is something that is added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part. Imagine a decorative attachment to a machine or an extra piece of equipment that isn't strictly necessary for the core operation but enhances or provides specific functionality. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that provides extra information about a verb, such as time, place, or manner, which can be removed without making the sentence grammatically incorrect. In professional settings, it is also frequently used to describe a temporary or subordinate member of a staff, such as an adjunct professor who is hired on a part-time basis.

"adjunct" in conversation

Academic hiring

We have an opening for an adjunct to cover the introductory course.

We have an opening for an adjunct to cover the introductory course.

Is it a temporary role or a path to tenure?

Is it a temporary role or a path to tenure?

Used here to describe a part-time, non-tenured faculty member.

Discussing a project

The new software module is just an adjunct to our main platform.

The new software module is just an adjunct to our main platform.

So it's optional for the client?

So it's optional for the client?

Highlights that the module is a secondary, supplementary feature.

"adjunct" in a sentence

  1. She added an adjunct to her report to explain the data.

    She added an adjunct to her report to explain the data.

  2. In the sentence 'He ran quickly,' the word 'quickly' is an adverbial adjunct.

    In the sentence 'He ran quickly,' the word 'quickly' is an adverbial adjunct.

  3. The university relies heavily on adjunct faculty to manage the increased student enrollment.

    The university relies heavily on adjunct faculty to manage the increased student enrollment.

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