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adjuvant

adjective noun

enhancing the action of a medical treatment

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Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
DJ
Scrabble score
19

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Pronunciation

ˈædʒ.ə.vənt

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Definitions

adjective

  1. enhancing the action of a medical treatment

    “the adjuvant action of certain bacteria”

adjective

  1. furnishing added support

    “an ancillary pump”

noun

  1. an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment

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Example Sentences

the adjuvant action of certain bacteria
an ancillary pump
an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other

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