Definition

In a way that comes after the word it modifies, often used in grammar to describe the placement of adjectives or other modifiers.

Example

The adjective was used postpositively in the sentence, following the noun it described.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we use adjectives postpositively?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, in some languages, they place adjectives after the nouns, which is postpositively structured.

That would definitely change how we think about sentences!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postpositively → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "positus" (from the verb "ponere", meaning to place). The word describes something that is placed after, particularly in relation to the position of words in a sentence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'positus' meaning 'placed' — this helps you remember that 'postpositively' refers to something that is placed after.

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