English adjective: adjuvant | |||
1. | adjuvant furnishing added support | ||
Samples | An ancillary pump. An adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism. The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other. | ||
Synonyms | accessory, adjunct, ancillary, appurtenant, auxiliary | ||
Similar | supportive | ||
Antonyms | unsupportive | ||
2. | adjuvant enhancing the action of a medical treatment | ||
Samples | The adjuvant action of certain bacteria. | ||
Similar | helpful | ||
Domain category | materia medica, pharmacological medicine, pharmacology | ||
Antonyms | unhelpful | ||
English noun: adjuvant | |||
1. | adjuvant (artifact) an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment | ||
Broader (hypernym) | additive | ||