NYT Dictionary
ADJUNCT
/ˈæd͡ʒ.ʌŋkt/NounAdjectiveVerbAD-junctad-junct · 2 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
An appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin adiunctus, perfect passive participle of adiungō (“join to”), from ad + iungō (“join”). Doublet of adjoint.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
additionsupplementadjunctassociatebusiness partnercohortcolaborer /colabourercollaboratorcolleaguecompeer
Antonyms
decrementremainder
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.