expression vs adjunct

adjunct vs expression

expression and adjunct both are nouns.

expression is not an adjective while adjunct is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
expression	Yes	No	No	No
adjunct	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, adjunct is a hyponym of expression; that is, adjunct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expression:

expression: a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
adjunct: 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

Other hyponyms of expression include clause, complement, involution, phrase, predicator.

expression (noun)	adjunct (noun)
the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing	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
the feelings expressed on a person's face	something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations	a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another
the style of expressing yourself
expression without words
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene

expression (adjective)	adjunct (adjective)
	of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
	furnishing added support

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