2 entries under this word

Adjuvant

Ad-jū'vant, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. adjuvans, p. pr. of adjuvare; Fr. adjuvant. See ADJUTE.] Helping; helpful; assisting. “Adjuvant causes.” Howell.

noun

n. 1. An assistant. “A careful adjuvant.” Yelverton.

Sense 2. Assistance; help; aid. Bp. Wilkins.

Sense 3. (Med.) A substance added to a prescription, to aid the operation of the principal ingredient or basis. Cyc. Med.