C2 noun 격식체

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
apposition
Verb
appose
부사
appositively
형용사
appositive
관련
appositive
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: apposition

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
apposition
Verb
appose
부사
appositively
형용사
appositive
관련
appositive

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: apposition

관련 단어

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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