Adjunctive

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

Definitions of adjunctive

adjective relating to or functioning as an adjunct

Example Sentences

A1 I use adjunctive materials to help me learn English.

A2 She took an adjunctive course to improve her skills in graphic design.

B1 The doctor prescribed an adjunctive treatment to complement the main therapy.

B2 The use of adjunctive medication can enhance the effectiveness of the primary treatment.

C1 The research study focused on the efficacy of adjunctive therapies in cancer treatment.

C2 The professor's adjunctive lectures provided valuable insights into the subject matter.

Examples of adjunctive in a Sentence

formal The use of adjunctive therapy is common in treating certain medical conditions.

informal The doctor recommended an adjunctive treatment to go along with the main medication.

slang I heard adding an adjunctive approach can help speed up the recovery process.

figurative In life, having a positive attitude can be considered as an adjunctive factor for success.

Grammatical Forms of adjunctive

• past tense: adjuncted
• plural: adjunctives
• comparative: more adjunctive
• superlative: most adjunctive
• present tense: adjuncts
• future tense: will adjunct
• perfect tense: has adjuncted
• continuous tense: is adjuncting
• singular: adjunctive
• positive degree: adjunctive
• infinitive: to adjunct
• gerund: adjuncting
• participle: adjuncted

Origin and Evolution of adjunctive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjunctive' originated from the Latin word 'adjunctivus', which is derived from the verb 'adjungere' meaning 'to join to'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a grammatical sense to describe a word or phrase that adds information to the main clause, 'adjunctive' has evolved to also refer to something that is added to enhance or support the main element.