adjunctively
|ad-junc-tive-ly|
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/əˈdʒʌŋktɪvli/
(adjunctive)
supplementary
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjunctively' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adjunctus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'jungere' meant 'to join.'
Historical Evolution
'adjunctus' transformed into the English word 'adjunctive,' and eventually became the adverb 'adjunctively.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to join or add something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'supplementary or auxiliary.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is supplementary or auxiliary to something else.
The medication was used adjunctively with therapy to treat the condition.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 10:36