1. something added to another thing but not essential to it
2. a part-time faculty member at a college or university
Usage: academic

1. added or joined as an accompanying object or circumstance

Examples

• The salad was a nice adjunct to the main course.
• She works as an adjunct professor teaching evening classes.
• The company hired temporary workers as an adjunct to their regular staff.
• Music therapy serves as an adjunct treatment for depression.
• He teaches adjunct courses at three different colleges.
• The garden shed is an adjunct building on the property.
• Physical therapy was used as an adjunct to medication.