Synonyms for

Adjunct

Verb / ˈæˌdʒʌŋkt / Another word for adjunct — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Adjunct means something added or joined to a larger or more important thing.

Synonyms & similar words

ancillary auxiliary assistant appurtenant accessory adjuvant addition supplement attachment appendage accessory extra complement appurtenance extension accompaniment appendix annex rider affix subordinate assistant associate helpmate helper supporter

Synonyms by register

Formal

addition supplement appendage component

Informal

extra add-on attachment sidekick

Literary

accompanying subsidiary

Antonyms

main primary essential principal core fundamental integral

Common collocations

  • adjunct professor
  • adjunct faculty
  • adjunct status
  • adjunct course
  • adjunct position
  • adjunct capacity
  • adjunct role

Word family

noun adjunct
adjective adjunct

Usage note

Often used in academic contexts to describe a part-time or temporary position. Can also refer to something added to another thing but not essential to it.

Example sentences

  1. The new teacher was hired as an adjunct professor to teach a few classes.
  2. The new employee was brought on as an adjunct to the sales team.
  3. She added an adjunct to her outfit, a scarf, to make it more stylish.
  4. The company hired a new adjunct to help with the project.
  5. The book had an adjunct chapter at the end with additional information.

Quotes

  • 'A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.' - Henry Adams
  • 'The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.' - William Arthur Ward
  • 'The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.' - Mark Van Doren

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words