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Definition of adjutrix

adjutrix

/əˈdʒuːtrɪks/
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Plural:adjutrices
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adjutrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female assistant or helper.

Example

"The headmistress relied heavily on her trusted adjutrix to organize the academy's daily administrative tasks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As an archaic Latinate term, 'adjutrix' specifically denotes a female assistant, contrasting with the masculine counterpart 'adjutor'.

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adjuster
adjustment
adjutant
adjutrix
adless
adman
admin

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'adiutrix', the feminine form of 'adiutor' (helper), which derives from the verb 'adiuvare' (to help or assist).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adjutrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adjutrix
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