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Appositive (Adjective)

Meaning

Relating to or being in apposition; "an appositive noun".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The term "state-of-the-art", an appositive phrase, adds detail to the noun "facilities" to indicate the facilities are technologically advanced.
  • John, the new manager, walked into the room with an air of confidence.
  • His favorite artist, Mozart, had composed some beautiful music that could touch his heart.
  • William, an appositive to "son", gave an affectionate goodbye hug to his tearful mom.
  • Racial hatred, an appositive noun phrase to "reason", makes an all out argument useless and time-wasting.

Synonyms

  • Appositional

Related Words

  • Appose (verb)
  • Apposition (noun)
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