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POSTPOSITION

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Postposition.

Postposition - as a noun

(linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element after another (as placing a modifier after the word that it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix after the base to which it is attached)

Example Sentences

"In some languages, postpositions are used instead of prepositions."
"The postposition 'ka' in Hindi is used to indicate motion towards something."
"Japanese has several postpositions that indicate location or direction."
"In Korean, the postposition '에' is used to indicate location or destination."
"The use of postpositions can vary greatly among different languages."
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Word Game Points

Is POSTPOSITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, postposition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSTPOSITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is POSTPOSITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, postposition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSTPOSITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is POSTPOSITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, postposition is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSTPOSITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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