subjunct
/ˈsʌbdʒʌŋ(k)t/noun Grammar
An adverb or prepositional phrase used in a role that does not form part of the basic clause structure, for example kindly in he kindly offered to help.Therefore to obtain the proper sequence it is necessary to first process the terminal N node for the article, then the subjunct for the adjective, and then the N node a second time for the noun....
- This category of prepositional senses includes mostly subjuncts and disjuncts that indicate something constituting an exception or exclusion to what is predicated in the related clause.
- This applies, for example, to the focusing subjuncts also, just, merely, only and simply, and to disjuncts like probably and surely.
Origin
Early 20th century: from Latin subjunctus, past participle of subjungere (see subjoin).