adjuvant
adjective
1. furnishing added support
- an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism
Similar word(s): supportive, accessory, adjunct, ancillary, appurtenant, auxiliary
2. enhancing the action of a medical treatment
- the adjuvant action of certain bacteria
Similar word(s): helpful
noun
1. an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
Definition categories: man–made, additive