How Do You Spell ADJUNCT?

Pronunciation: [ˈadd͡ʒʌŋkt] (IPA)

Adjunct is a word that is commonly used in academic and professional settings. It is spelled with a combination of consonants and vowels that can be challenging to pronounce accurately. The IPA phonetic transcription of "adjunct" is /ˈædʒʌŋkt/. The conjunction "adj" is pronounced as "ad-j", while the "unct" ending sounds like "unkt." Together, the sound of the word is "ad-junkt." As an adjective, adjunct refers to something that is added or attached to a larger or more important thing; as a noun, it refers to a person who holds a temporary or part-time position at a university or college.

ADJUNCT Meaning and Definition

1. An adjunct, when used as a noun, refers to something that is added or attached to another thing, but is considered less important or secondary in nature. It typically acts as a supplement or support to enhance the main thing it is connected to. In a broader sense, an adjunct can also represent a person or group that is associated with an organization or institution, yet they are not considered as a core or permanent component of it. They often provide additional expertise or services on a part-time or temporary basis.

   Furthermore, adjunct can be used as an adjective to describe something that is secondary or supplementary in nature. As an adjective, it signifies an inherent quality of being added or connected to something larger, while not being an integral or essential part of it. It implies that the mentioned object or element is not complete on its own and requires the presence of something else to fully fulfill its purpose or function.

   Overall, whether used as a noun or an adjective, adjunct refers to an additional or secondary element, component, or person that supports or complements a main entity while not being a primary or permanent part of it.

2. • Assisting.

   • That which is joined.

   • Something added to another, generally to modify or qualify.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for ADJUNCT *

• adjunt 64.2857142%
• adjumct 14.2857142%
• adjuct 14.2857142%
• adjanct 7.1428571%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for ADJUNCT

• adjancte
• ajunct
• adject
• adjancet
• adjucnt
• adjunc
• adjuncct
• adjuent
• adjucte
• Adjudit
• Adjounct
• Adjouonct
• Anjunect
• Adunch

Etymology of ADJUNCT

The word "adjunct" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "adjunctus", which is the past participle of the verb "adjungere". "Adjungere" is a combination of the prefix "ad-" (meaning "to") and the verb "jungere" (meaning "to join"). Therefore, "adjunct" essentially means "joined to" or "added to". This term is often used to refer to something or someone added or connected to another entity but not an essential part of it.

Similar spelling words for ADJUNCT

• adjunctive,
• adducing,
• adjunction,
• adducent.

Plural form of ADJUNCT is ADJUNCTS