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appositive Definition

ap·posi·tive (ə päz′ə tiv)

adjective

of or in apposition

noun

a word, phrase, or clause in apposition

appositive Related Forms
ap·pos′i·tively adverb
appositive Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • clause: Appositive clauses are a second type of subordinate clause that specify the identity of an object, rather than modifying a predicate.