adjunctive

[ uh-juhngk-tiv ]

adjective

1. forming an adjunct.

Other Words From

• ad·junctive·ly adverb
• nonad·junctive adjective
• nonad·junctive·ly adverb
• unad·junctive adjective
• unad·junctive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of adjunctive¹

First recorded in 1745–55; adjunct + -ive

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

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

From Washington Post

“Our spaces are not necessarily set up for physical distancing. So all of the adjunctive psychosocial interventions that are important in addiction treatment have been harder for patients to access,” Greenblatt said.

From Washington Times

But elderberry products “have, I’d say a complementary or adjunctive role.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Acupuncture is great to add as an adjunctive therapy and helps release endorphins, the ‘feel good’ hormones that can help relieve pain and improve a patient’s sense of well-being,” Patel says.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• ancillary