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appositively

/əˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/

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adverb

C2formalcommon/əˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/

An adverb used in grammatical contexts meaning "in the manner of an appositive" or "as an apposition." It describes a construction where a noun or noun phrase is placed next to another to define or identify it, typically set off by commas.

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, используемое в грамматическом контексте, означающее «в манере приложения» или «как приложение». Описывает конструкцию, где существительное или именная группа ставится рядом с другим для определения или идентификации, обычно выделяясь запятыми.
  1. In an appositive manner C2 formal

    Used to describe a grammatical construction where a noun or noun phrase is placed next to another to explain or identify it.

    • The phrase 'my brother' is used appositively in the sentence 'My brother, a doctor, lives in London.'
    • In grammar, a noun can be placed appositively to provide additional information.
    • The term 'the capital' is used appositively in 'Paris, the capital of France, is beautiful.'

    🇷🇺В качестве приложения

  • more appositively comparative form
  • most appositively superlative form