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auxiliary vs adjunct

adjunct vs auxiliary

auxiliary and adjunct both are nouns.

auxiliary and adjunct both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
auxiliary Yes Yes No No
adjunct Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, auxiliary and adjunct are synonyms defined as:
  • auxiliary and adjunct: furnishing added support
Other synonyms of auxiliary include accessory, adjuvant, ancillary, appurtenant.
auxiliary (noun) adjunct (noun)
someone who acts as assistant 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
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another
auxiliary (adjective) adjunct (adjective)
functioning in a supporting capacity of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
furnishing added support furnishing added support
Difference between auxiliary and adjunct

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