How do you pronounce apposition?

apposition is pronounced as /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/.

📚apposition

noun

/ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other

In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'

juxtaposition, proximity, alignment, placement

separation, disconnection

grammatical apposition, noun in apposition, apposition phrase

a great victory or achievement

a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something

Extra or alternative components added to a system to prevent failure

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

a person who directs someone to another person or service

the top layer of earth in which plants grow