APPOSITIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Appositions.
Appositions - as a noun
A grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows
Example: "`rudolph the red-nosed reindeer' is an example of apposition"
(biology) growth in the thickness of a cell wall by the deposit of successive layers of material
The act of positioning close together (or side by side)
Example: "It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collocation15juxtaposition29Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emplacement19locating11location10placement15position10positioning14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The appositions in the sentence 'My sister, a talented singer, performed at the concert' explain the identity of 'my sister'."
"The appositions in 'Queen Elizabeth, the monarch of England, greeted the crowd' provide additional information about 'Queen Elizabeth'."
Word Game Points
Is APPOSITIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appositions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPOSITIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is APPOSITIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appositions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPOSITIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is APPOSITIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appositions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPOSITIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
