noun

apposition

Apposition (noun) means a construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

noun

A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

The relationship between such nouns or noun phrases.

The quality of being side by side, apposed instead of opposed, next to each other.

A placing of two things side by side, or the fitting together of two things.

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Etymology

From Middle English apposicioun, from Middle French apposition, from Latin appositiō, past participle of appōnere (“to put near”).

Rhymes for apposition

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of apposition?

"apposition" (noun) means a construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

What are the different meanings of apposition?

"apposition" has 3 main meanings: 1. A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence; 2. The relationship between such nouns or noun phrases; 3. The quality of being side by side, apposed instead of opposed, next to each other.