adjutant
/ˈæ.dʒə.tənt/
Meanings
-
noun
An assistant or helper, especially a military officer
Synonyms
bird , adj. , adjt.
Variants
List of all variants of adjutant that leads to same resultadjutant , adjutants , adjutant general , adjutants general
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin adjutare, meaning 'to help'
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The Adjutant is also the name of several bird species.
-
In the early 20th century, Adjutants were used as messengers in the military.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Quartermaster: An officer in charge of the quartermaster's department of an army, which deals with the supply, transport, and maintenance of the army.
-
Adjutant General: A senior military officer responsible for personnel administration and training in a military force.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In military context, an adjutant is an officer who assists a commander in the administration of a unit or organization.
How to Memorize "adjutant"
-
visualize
- Imagine a military officer giving instructions to his team
-
associate
- Associate the word with the idea of assistance or helping
-
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Assistant Military Officer' to remember the definition
Memorize "adjutant" using Dictozo
The best and recommended way to memorize adjutant is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:
-
Highlighting:
Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
-
Periodic Reminders:
Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.