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Pronunciation
w:The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language|AHD: /�j'�-v�nt/<br>
w:International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA: /'æd3�v�nt/<br>
w:X-SAMPA|X-SAMPA: /{d3@v@nt/<br>

Etymology
From Latin adjuv�ns, present participle of adjuv�re, from juv�re, to help. First English use recorded in 17th century.

Noun
adjuvant (plural adjuvants)

1. A thing which aids or assists; an auxiliary.
2. One who helps or facilitates; an assistant.
3. (Medicine) An additive (as in a drug) that aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.
4. (Medicine) Something (as in a method) that enhances the effectiveness of a medical treatment.
5. (Immunology) A substance enhancing the immune response to an antigen.

Synonyms
Accessory, assistant, attendant, satellite, secondary, subordinate, subservient, subsidiary.

Adjective
adjuvant

1. The noun used as a modifier.

Synonyms
Ancillary, complementary, contributory, extra, supporting

Related terms
Adjutant

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