adjunctly
|ad-junct-ly|
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/əˈdʒʌŋktli/
(adjunct)
supplementary addition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adjunct' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adjunctus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'jungere' meant 'to join.'
Historical Evolution
'adjunctus' transformed into the French word 'adjunct,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjunct' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something joined to another,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a supplementary part.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is supplementary or auxiliary to something else.
The new software was added adjunctly to the existing system.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 10:51