Assistant ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Assistant ( noun )

1. A person who helps or gives assistance to another person, especially in a professional or official capacity.
2. A person or device that helps or supports the functioning of another person or device.

Origin:

From the late latin word "assistare" meaning "to stand by" or "to help".

Examples:

1. She was appointed as an assistant to the manager.
2. The teacher had an assistant to help with grading papers.

(As an adjective)

Assistant ( adjective )

1. A person who helps or gives assistance to another person, especially in a professional or official capacity.
2. A person or device that helps or supports the functioning of another person or device.

Origin:

From the late latin word "assistare" meaning "to stand by" or "to help".

Examples:

1. She was appointed as an assistant to the manager.
2. The teacher had an assistant to help with grading papers.