adjuncts

Definitions

A thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.

A person who is joined or associated with another in a subordinate or temporary capacity.

A word or phrase that modifies the meaning of a sentence or a verb but is not grammatically essential to its structure.

Examples

The university relies heavily on adjuncts to teach introductory courses during the fall semester.

Grammar exercises often focus on identifying various types of adjuncts, such as adverbial phrases, within a sentence.

Synonyms

additions supplements appendages accessories attachments add-ons auxiliaries

Antonyms

essentials core components bases foundations main parts subtractions removals