C2 noun Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
apposition
Verb
appose
Advérbio
appositively
Adjetivo
appositive
Relacionado
appositive
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: apposition

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
apposition
Verb
appose
Advérbio
appositively
Adjetivo
appositive
Relacionado
appositive

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: apposition

Palavras relacionadas

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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