abjunct
n. C2 Proficiency ab·junct
n. a word or phrase that describes how an action happens, such as 'quickly' or 'carefully'. These words usually sit next to the main verb in a sentence.
n. a word or phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, degree, or frequency. In linguistic analysis, it typically functions as a modifier within a verb phrase.
The adverb 'quickly' is a common abjunct.
In the sentence 'She runs very quickly to the bus', 'very quickly' serves as an abjunct modifying the verb.
Linguists often distinguish between abjuncts and adjuncts, noting that abjuncts are typically more closely tied to the verb and provide information about the manner of the action.