Vocabulary Entry

adjunct

|noun • adjective

noun

A thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.

Example Sentences

"The professor is an adjunct in the English department."

"They hired an adjunct to help with the extra workload."

"As an adjunct, my role was to assist the lead instructor."

"Many universities rely on adjuncts to teach evening classes."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He took an adjunct position at the local college."

"The adjunct facilities were not as well maintained as the main buildings."

"She served in an adjunct capacity for several years."

"Adjunct professors often hold other jobs while teaching part-time."