appositives
(grammar) a word or phrase that is in apposition
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Definition of Appositives
(grammar) a word or phrase that is in apposition
How to use Appositives
Appositives is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Appositives
Antonyms for Appositives
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FAQ
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How many syllables does appositives have?
Appositives has 4 syllables: app·osi·tiv·es. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.
What part of speech is appositives?
Appositives is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for appositives?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for appositives. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use appositives in a sentence?
Appositives can be used in sentences where a noun describing (grammar) a word or phrase that is in apposition 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 appositives?
Appositives 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 appositives have?
Appositives has 11 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.