Definition

A word that comes after the noun or phrase it relates to, often functioning like a preposition. For example, in the phrase 'these facts notwithstanding', the word 'notwithstanding' is a postposition.

Example

In some languages, postpositions are used instead of prepositions to indicate relationships between words.

Conversation

Hey, do you know what a postposition is in grammar?

Yeah, it's like a word that comes after its object, right?

Exactly! I found it interesting how it changes sentence structure.

Totally, it adds a different flavor to the way we express ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postposition → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "positio" (from "ponere", meaning to place). The word refers to a grammatical term where a word is placed after another word, particularly in relation to its function in a sentence.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'placed after' ('post-') another word, which is what a postposition does in grammar.

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