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in ap·po·si·tion

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  1. appositively, in appositionadverb

    in an appositive manner

    "this adjective is used appositively"

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  1. in apposition

    In apposition refers to a grammatical construction in which two elements, usually noun phrases, are placed side by side, with one element serving to define or modify the other. These elements are said to be "in apposition" to each other. For instance, in the sentence "My friend, a well-known singer, is coming to town," 'my friend' and 'a well-known singer' are in apposition.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of in apposition in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of in apposition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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