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adjunct vs associate

associate vs adjunct

adjunct and associate both are nouns.

adjunct and associate both are adjectives.

adjunct is not a verb while associate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adjunct Yes Yes No No
associate Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, associate is a hypernym of adjunct; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than adjunct:
  • adjunct: a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another
  • associate: a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
adjunct (noun) associate (noun)
a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
adjunct (adjective) associate (adjective)
of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
furnishing added support
adjunct (verb) associate (verb)
make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between adjunct and associate

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