postpositive

[US]/ˌpəʊstˈpɒzɪtɪv/
[UK]/ˌpoʊstˈpɑːzɪtɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.placed after a word; suffixal, combined with a preceding word; added to another word

Phrases & Collocations

postpositive adjective

postpositive clause

postpositive construction

postpositive modifier

postpositive element

postpositive noun

postpositive phrase

postpositive position

postpositive word

postpositive form

Example Sentences

the postpositive adjective adds emphasis to the noun.

in some languages, the postpositive form is more common.

she prefers postpositive constructions in her writing.

postpositive modifiers can change the meaning of a sentence.

understanding postpositive phrases is important for language learners.

in english, most adjectives are prepositive, but some can be postpositive.

he used a postpositive adjective to describe the scene.

postpositive elements can create a poetic effect in writing.

some cultures favor postpositive constructions in their grammar.

learning about postpositive adjectives can enhance your vocabulary.

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