English Explanatory Dictionary

postposition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.
  2. The act of placing after, or the state of being placed after.
verb
  1. To be placed after a the word that it modifies.

Pronunciation

/ˌpəʊstpəˈzɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-postposition.wav /ˌpoʊstpəˈzɪʃən/

Word forms

postposition postpositions postpositioning postpositioned

Etymology

From post- + position.

Synonyms

postpositive preposition

Antonyms

preposition

Related words

postposed postpositive coverb preverb

Derived words

postpositional
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