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Etymology

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From Latin coadiuvans, from co- +‎ adiuvans. By surface analysis, coadjuvar +‎ -ante or co- +‎ adjuvante.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ko.ad͡ʒ.ʒuˈvɐ̃.t͡ʃi/, /ko.a.d͡ʒi.ʒuˈvɐ̃.t͡ʃi/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ko.ad͡ʒ.ʒuˈvɐ̃.te/
 

  • Hyphenation: co‧ad‧ju‧van‧te

Adjective

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coadjuvante m or f (plural coadjuvantes)

  1. auxiliary, assistant (giving assistance or support)
  2. (television, film, of an actor) supporting (playing a role that is not the lead but which still represents a major character)
    Synonym: secundário
    Ela recebeu o prêmio de Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante.
    She received the award for Best Supporting Actress.