apposition

/ˌæpoʊˈziʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of placing or setting something in a particular position or relationship; a phrase or clause that renames or restates a noun or noun phrase by providing more information about it.

“The description of the city as the ‘City of Light’ is an example of apposition.”

Synonyms

  • positioning
  • relation

Antonyms

  • displacement
  • separation