apposition

noun
UK: /ˌæp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
US: /ˌæp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/

  1. A grammatical construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed next to another with the same reference.

    1. My friend John is in apposition. [ ] [ ]
    2. The phrase 'my friend John' includes 'John' in apposition to 'my friend'. [ ] [ ]

  2. The relationship between two words or phrases in apposition, often used to provide additional information or clarification.

    1. The apposition clarifies the first noun. [ ] [ ]
    2. We used apposition to add detail, enhancing the sentence's meaning. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

juxtaposition addition supplement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apposition" in English means: A grammatical construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed next to another with the same reference., The relationship between two words or phrases in apposition, often used to provide additional information or clarification..

The phonetic transcription of "apposition" is /ˌæp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˌæp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apposition": juxtaposition, addition, supplement.

Example usage of "apposition": "My friend John is in apposition.". More examples on the page.