ap·pos·i·tive ( -p z  -tv)adj. Of, relating to, or being in apposition. n. Grammar A word or phrase that is in apposition. ap·pos i·tive·ly adv. |
appositive [əˈpɒzɪtɪv]
adj
1. (Linguistics / Grammar) Grammar
a. standing in apposition
b. another word for nonrestrictive
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (Linguistics / Grammar) of or relating to apposition
n
(Linguistics / Grammar) an appositive word or phrase
appositively adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | appositive - relating to or being in apposition; "an appositive noun" |
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