Definition

In a way that relates to or involves a preposition.

Example

The words in the sentence were arranged prepositionally to show the relationship between the objects.

Conversation

I was confused about how to use that word in a sentence.

Oh, you mean the one that needs to be used prepositionally?

Yes, exactly! It feels tricky sometimes to remember the rules.

I get that; just practice using it in different contexts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prepositionally → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "positio" (from Latin, meaning position) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word refers to something done in the manner of a preposition, which indicates a relationship in position or time before something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'positio' meaning 'position' — this helps you remember that 'prepositionally' refers to how something relates in position before something else.

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