Postposition

usgb/ˌpəʊstpəˈzɪʃn/
noun

A word or group of words that is placed after a noun to show its relation to another sentence part.

In the sentence 'I met him at 5 o'clock', 'at 5 o'clock' is a postposition that indicates the time.
Visual representation of "postposition" - A word or group of words that is placed after a noun to show its relation to another sentence part.

Often appears as...

  • postposition in grammars
  • postposition in languages

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Cultural Variance

Be aware that postpositions can vary by language and may not exist in English.

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In Hindi, 'ghar par' uses 'par' as a postposition meaning 'at home'.
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Meaning Clarification

Postpositions clarify relationships between nouns and other sentence elements.

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In 'the conference title aside', 'aside' is a postposition.
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Not Prepositions

Unlike prepositions, postpositions follow the words they relate to.

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We went inside the house. ('inside' is a preposition, not a postposition.)
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