noun

apposition

/ˌæpəˈzɪʃn̩/ app·osi·tio·n 4 syllables

(grammar) A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both o…

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 4
Letters 10
Starts with A

Definition of Apposition

(grammar) A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

(grammar) A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

How to use Apposition

Apposition is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include parathesis — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Apposition

Antonyms for Apposition

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How many syllables does apposition have?

Apposition has 4 syllables: app·osi·tio·n. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is apposition?

Apposition is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for apposition?

Words with similar meanings to apposition include parathesis. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use apposition in a sentence?

Apposition can be used in sentences where a noun describing (grammar) a construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as apposition?

Apposition starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does apposition have?

Apposition has 10 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.