C2 noun औपचारिक

apposition

/ˌæp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/

A grammatical arrangement in which two nouns or noun phrases are placed side by side, with the second element serving to identify, explain, or rename the first. It allows for the addition of descriptive detail or clarification without the use of a relative clause or coordinating conjunction.

उदाहरण

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1

My brother, a talented chef, is cooking dinner tonight.

My brother, who is a skilled professional cook, is preparing the meal this evening.

2

The CEO, Ms. Thompson, addressed the board regarding the recent merger.

The chief executive officer, specifically Ms. Thompson, spoke to the directors about the company joining.

3

That guy, the one in the red hat, is my neighbor.

That man, specifically the person wearing the red hat, lives next door to me.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
apposition
Verb
appose
क्रिया विशेषण
appositively
विशेषण
appositive
संबंधित
appositive
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'Add-Position': you are adding a second noun in the same grammatical position to explain the first one.

त्वरित क्विज़

In the phrase 'My friend Sarah,' the name Sarah is in ________ with the word 'friend'.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: apposition

उदाहरण

1

My brother, a talented chef, is cooking dinner tonight.

everyday

My brother, who is a skilled professional cook, is preparing the meal this evening.

2

The CEO, Ms. Thompson, addressed the board regarding the recent merger.

formal

The chief executive officer, specifically Ms. Thompson, spoke to the directors about the company joining.

3

That guy, the one in the red hat, is my neighbor.

informal

That man, specifically the person wearing the red hat, lives next door to me.

4

The Great Barrier Reef, a complex biological system, faces significant ecological threats.

academic

The Great Barrier Reef, which is a complicated network of living organisms, is under environmental danger.

5

Our latest product, the X-Gen Tablet, will launch next month.

business

Our newest item for sale, the X-Gen Tablet, is scheduled for release next month.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
apposition
Verb
appose
क्रिया विशेषण
appositively
विशेषण
appositive
संबंधित
appositive

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

in apposition to placed next to a word to explain its meaning
noun in apposition a noun that follows another noun to rename or define it
appositive phrase a group of words that functions as an appositive
restrictive apposition a side-by-side noun phrase that is essential to identify the subject
non-restrictive apposition a side-by-side noun phrase that provides extra, non-essential information

सामान्य वाक्यांश

used in apposition

functioning as a clarifying noun placed next to another

explanatory apposition

the act of adding a phrase to explain a previous term

close apposition

the placement of two nouns together without using commas

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

apposition vs opposition

Opposition means conflict, resistance, or being against something, while apposition is a grammatical term for placing words side-by-side.

apposition vs position

Position refers to the location or placement of an object generally, whereas apposition is the specific side-by-side relationship of two nouns.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

In standard English grammar, appositives are usually set off by commas unless they are 'restrictive' (meaning the sentence wouldn't make sense or the identity wouldn't be clear without them). It is also used in medical contexts to describe the fitting together of two surfaces, like wound edges.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

The most common mistake is omitting commas when providing extra, non-essential information (non-restrictive apposition), which can occasionally change the meaning of the sentence.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of 'Add-Position': you are adding a second noun in the same grammatical position to explain the first one.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Latin 'appositio', meaning 'a putting to' or 'addition', derived from 'apponere' (to set alongside).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Used with a noun or noun phrase Functions as an equivalent to the modified noun Can be restrictive or non-restrictive

त्वरित क्विज़

In the phrase 'My friend Sarah,' the name Sarah is in ________ with the word 'friend'.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: apposition

संबंधित शब्द

subfactile

C1

To subtly manipulate or influence the underlying facts or foundational elements of a situation, often to guide an outcome without drawing attention. It describes the act of working beneath the surface to reshape how a project or narrative is constructed.

microchromtude

C1

Characterized by extremely subtle or minute variations in color that are often imperceptible without specialized equipment. It describes a state of high chromatic complexity where hues shift in very small, detailed increments.

hypersumcide

C1

Describing a state of systemic collapse or self-destruction caused by the excessive accumulation and aggregation of components or data. It characterizes a system that fails because the total sum of its parts has become too overwhelming to manage or sustain.

circumjugious

C1

A rare term referring to the state or quality of being joined, yoked, or bound together in a circular or encompassing fashion. It describes a structural or conceptual unity where elements are linked around a central point or perimeter.

perinascize

C1

A rare noun denoting the state, process, or environment surrounding the emergence or birth of a concept, system, or entity. It specifically refers to the transitional phase and the immediate peripheral conditions present at the very moment of a new beginning.

misdocancy

C1

The act or instance of incorrect, faulty, or negligent documentation, specifically referring to the failure to accurately record information in professional or clinical settings. It describes the state where records are inconsistent with the actual events or data they are intended to represent.

envivency

C1

To infuse a concept, artistic work, or atmosphere with a renewed sense of life, vividness, and energy. It describes the act of making something abstract feel tangible or animating a previously stagnant situation.

comheredist

C1

To systematically unify and distribute inherited elements, traditions, or data into a cohesive modern framework. It describes the active process of integrating legacy components into a functional, distributed system.

disnascy

C1

A formal term describing a state of failed or arrested emergence, where a concept, project, or entity fails to fully develop or be born. It refers to the quality of being perpetually 'almost started' but never achieving a functional or realized existence.

devolile

C1

Describing something that is subject to or characterized by the delegation of authority from a central body to a subordinate or local level. It is often used to describe legal or administrative processes where powers are transferred downward.

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