Main Entry:

¹ad·ju·vant

Pronunciation:

\ˈa-jə-vənt\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

French or Latin; French, from Latin adjuvant-, adjuvans, present participle of adjuvare to aid — more at aid

Date:

1574

1 : serving to aid or contribute : auxiliary 2 : assisting in the prevention, amelioration, or cure of disease <adjuvant chemotherapy following surgery>