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Synonyms & Antonyms of adjunct
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a person who helps a more skilled person
- serving as an adjunct to the congressional delegation on its fact-finding mission
Synonyms for adjunct
Words Related to adjunct
- attendant,
- handmaiden
- (also handmaid),
- maid,
- maidservant,
- scullion,
- servant
2
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
- you can spend a lot on camera accessories, but this nifty little battery recharger is the one adjunct that will pay for itself
Synonyms for adjunct
- accessory
- (also accessary),
- accoutrement
- (or accouterment),
- adapter
- (also adaptor),
- add-on,
- appendage,
- appliance,
- attachment,
- option
Words Related to adjunct
Near Antonyms for adjunct
adjunct
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of adjunct (Entry 2 of 2)
as in supplemental, peripheral
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The first known use of adjunct was in 1516
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