SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
adjunct
noun
Something added to a main activity or item in a supporting role.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Supporting addition
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Related words and expressions
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Usage distinction
Return to topA complement helps complete something; an adjunct remains secondary to the main item.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See adjunct in use
The illustrated guide is a useful adjunct to the walking tour.
Cooking is just an adjunct to my real hobby, which is eating.
1 more example
A printed diagram served as an adjunct to the live session, giving participants something to consult while practicing.
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