postposition Definition
- 1a word or morpheme that is added to the end of another word to indicate its grammatical function, as in 'in' in 'inside' or 'of' in 'king of beasts'
- 2the state of being placed or located after something else
Using postposition: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "postposition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In Japanese, postpositions are used instead of prepositions.
Example
The postposition of the statue at the entrance of the building was perfect for visitors to see.
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Summary: postposition in Brief
A 'postposition' [pohst-puh-zish-uhn] is a word or morpheme that is added to the end of another word to indicate its grammatical function, such as 'in' in 'inside' or 'of' in 'king of beasts'. It can also refer to the state of being placed or located after something else. For example, in Japanese, postpositions are used instead of prepositions.
