adjunct
adjective/ˈædʒʌŋkt/
Frequency rank: #9,512 most common English word
Meaning
Something added to another thing but not essential to it; a person working in a supplementary or subordinate position.
Example sentence
The professor works as adjunct faculty at two different universities.
Synonyms & related words
- supplementary
- auxiliary
- associate
- part-time
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