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Appositive Definition & Meaning

appositive
adjective
  1. relating to or being in apposition; "an appositive noun"

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  • "definition appositive"
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Frequently asked questions

What does appositive mean?
relating to or being in apposition; "an appositive noun"
What part of speech is appositive?
Appositive is an adjective.

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