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adjunctive

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[uh-juhngk-tiv] / əˈdʒʌŋk tɪv /

adjective

  1. forming an adjunct.


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Etymology

Origin of adjunctive

First recorded in 1745–55; adjunct + -ive

Example Sentences

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Requiring families to provide additional income documentation — rather than using adjunctive eligibility — introduces delays that could prevent young children from receiving critical nutrition support during their most formative years.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

Photobiomodulation could become a potential adjunctive treatment to be administered in coordination with pharmacological therapy in cases of major depressive disorders.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

PRP also tends to be used as an adjunctive therapy in combination with other treatments, and not everyone is a candidate.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2022

It's an adjunctive therapy and must be used with a more long-lasting antidepressant.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2018

Naturally the "rubbing" and other adjunctive treatment in the Turkish bath establishment are all beneficial.

From Vitality Supreme by Macfadden, Bernarr

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