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English adjective: adjuvant

1. adjuvant furnishing added support


SamplesAn ancillary pump.
An adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism.
The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other.


Synonymsaccessory, adjunct, ancillary, appurtenant, auxiliary


Similarsupportive


Antonymsunsupportive

2. adjuvant enhancing the action of a medical treatment


SamplesThe adjuvant action of certain bacteria.


Similarhelpful


Domain categorymateria medica, pharmacological medicine, pharmacology


Antonymsunhelpful


English noun: adjuvant

1. adjuvant (artifact) an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment


Broader (hypernym)additive









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