Adjunct | Conjunct | Disjunct

What is an adjunct?

An adjunct is a word or phrase that functions as an adverb in a sentence (i.e.) expressing time, place, manner, etc.

EXAMPLES:

• at noon
• happily
• like an angel

What is a disjunct?

A disjunct is a word or phrase loosely joined to a sentence which expresses the mood of the speaker or writer.

EXAMPLES:

• nevertheless
• on the contrary
• despite
• notwithstanding
• however

What is a conjunct?

A conjunct is a word or phrase that indicates connection between two sentences.

EXAMPLES:

• firstly
• however
• in addition to
• therefore

Key points

Disjunct and Conjunct are part of Adjunct.

All are adverbs or adverbials.

They are never an important part of a sentence but optional extras (can be removed without affect the sentence negatively).