Definition of ADJUNCTIVE

adjunctive

Plural: adjunctives

Adjective Satellite

  • joining; forming an adjunct

Adj

  • Forming an adjunct.
  • Additional; neither basic nor primary.
  • The property of two operations x and y, such that ax(ayb) = a, and ay(axb) = a.

Noun

  • A connector joining two components of the same weight, such as a coordinating conjunction.
  • A substance added as a supplement; often in the phrase "additives and adjunctives.".

Examples

  • "adjunctive therapy"

Origin / Etymology

From adjunct + -ive.

Scrabble Score: 23

adjunctive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
adjunctive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adjunctive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 29

adjunctive is a valid Words With Friends word