abjunct
|ab-junct|
C2
/ˈæbˌdʒʌŋkt/
supplementary part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abjunct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abjunctus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'jungere' meant 'to join.'
Historical Evolution
'abjunctus' transformed into the English word 'abjunct' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something joined away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a supplementary part.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.
The appendix is considered an abjunct to the main text of the book.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 18:36