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adjunct

/ædˈdʒʌŋkt/ noun · British & US
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What does adjunct mean?

noun

A person or thing that is added to something else in order to make it more complete or effective. A person who teaches at a college or university, especially part-time.

Example

"The adjunct professor was responsible for teaching a course in the department."

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