Meaning Of The Word Adjunct

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What's The Definition Of Adjunct?

adjunct
countable noun: In grammar, an adjunct is a word or group of words which indicates the circumstances of an action, event, or situation. An adjunct is usually a prepositional phrase or an adverb group.
countable noun: Something that is an adjunct to something larger or more important is connected with it or helps to perform the same task.

adjunct in American English
a thing added to something else, but secondary or not essential to it
connected or attached in a secondary or subordinate way, or in a temporary or part-time position
adjective: joined or associated, esp. in an auxiliary or subordinate relationship
noun: something added to another thing but not essential to it

adjunct in British English
noun: something incidental or not essential that is added to something else

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