Definitions

1. noun

The act of joining or uniting something, especially in mathematics or a formal agreement.

“The mathematician explained the concept of adjunction to her students, illustrating its importance in algebraic geometry.”

2. noun

A joining or connection, especially in a formal or official sense.

“The adjunction of the new wing to the hospital will increase its capacity to handle more patients.”

3. noun

In philosophy, a relation of inherence or the relation of an attribute to a thing.

“The philosopher discussed the concept of adjunction in relation to the theory of categories.”